VBScript FormatPercent Function
Definition and Usage
The FormatPercent function returns an expression formatted as a percentage (with a trailing % symbol, multiplied by 100).
Grammar
FormatPercent(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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Example
Example 1
'6 is what percentage of 345? document.write(FormatPercent(6/345))
Output:
1.74%
Example 2
'6 is what percentage of 345? document.write(FormatPercent(6/345,1))
Output:
1.7%
