CURRENCY()

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Purpose

Function to prefix numeric value with currency character


Syntax

CURRENCY(<expN>)


See Also

SET CURRENCY


Description

The CURRENCY() function returns the specified <expN> as a character string prefixed with the current currency character which can be set with the command SET CURRENCY TO <expC>. The default for SET CURRENCY is "$".

Note for locale specific settings:

To change the separator character from a ',' use the SET SEPARATOR TO command.

To change the point character from a '.' use the SET POINT TO command.

Example

set currency to "$"
? currency(88.00)
    $88.00


Products

Recital Server, Recital