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Format

Returns a class formatted according to the instructions contained in the format expression.

Syntax

expression.Format(expression, format);

expression - A variable that represents a Api class.

Parameters

NameRequired/OptionalData typeDefaultDescription
expressionRequiredstringAny valid expression.
formatOptionalstringA valid named or user-defined format expression.

Returns

string

Example

Apply a number format pattern to a value in a spreadsheet.

// How do I format a number using a custom pattern in a spreadsheet?

// Display a value with a specific formatting style in a spreadsheet.

let worksheet = Api.GetActiveSheet();
let format = Api.Format("123456", "$#,##0");
worksheet.GetRange("A1").SetValue(format);