VBScript FormatNumber Function
Definition and Usage
The FormatNumber function can return the expression formatted as a number.
Syntax
FormatNumber(Expression[,NumDigAfterDec[, IncLeadingDig[,UseParForNegNum[,GroupDig]]]])
| Parameters | Description |
|---|---|
| expression | Required. The expression to be formatted. |
| NumDigAfterDec | Indicates the number of digits to display to the right of the decimal point. The default value is -1 (using the computer's regional settings). |
| IncLeadingDig | Optional. Indicates whether to display leading zeros (leading zero) for decimal values:
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| UseParForNegNum | Optional. Indicates whether to place negative values in parentheses.
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| GroupDig | Optional. Indicates whether to use the number grouping symbol specified in the computer's regional settings to group numbers.
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Instance
Example 1
document.write(FormatNumber(20000))
Output:
20,000.00
Example 2
document.write(FormatNumber(20000.578,2))
Output:
20,000.58
Example 3
document.write(FormatNumber(20000.578,2,,,0))
Output:
20000.58
