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how to Convert DATE Datatype into TEXT DataType ?

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Posted on 2 Feb 2024 06:14:32 by Satyajit Barik 7
I have date  01/04/2020 in Date datatype. Now, I want to convert and return to TEXT datatype. Is there any solution?
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    YUN ZHU 81,491 Super User 2025 Season 1 on 05 Feb 2024 at 00:36:50
    how to Convert DATE Datatype into TEXT DataType ?
    Hi, if this is related to language encoding, you can try the FormatDate method in the codeunit below. This returns a Text date.
     
    Hope this helps.
    Thanks.
    ZHU
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    Ariba Mehdi 160 on 02 Feb 2024 at 10:03:31
    how to Convert DATE Datatype into TEXT DataType ?
    Hi,

    Try the following 2 possible solutions: 
     
    1. Check System.Format() method from the link shared below:
     
    2. Try using StrSubsNo(). Check the link below the image as well. 
     
    Hope this helps!
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    Judy Microsoft Employee on 02 Feb 2024 at 09:47:22
    how to Convert DATE Datatype into TEXT DataType ?
    Hi,
     
    To convert a date in the Date datatype to Text datatype in AL, you can use the FORMAT function.
    Txt:= Format(Dt);
    The reference Document:
     
    Best Regards,
    Judy

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