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The CStr Function

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The CStr function converts an expression to a variant of subtype String.

Syntax

CStr(expression)

Parameter Description
expression Required. Any valid expression

If expression is:

  • Boolean - then the CStr function will return a string containing true or false.
  • Date - then the CStr function will return a string that contains a date in the short-date format.
  • Null - then a run-time error will occur.
  • Empty - then the CStr function will return an empty string ("").
  • Error - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the word "Error" followed by an error number.
  • Other numeric - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the number.
     

Example 1

dim a
a=false
document.write(CStr(a))
Output:
false

Example 2

dim a
a=#01/01/01#
document.write(CStr(a))
Output:
1/1/2001


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