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how to specify format for a string

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Posted on by Abhay_ 5

Hello Everyone,

I want to make my string have a specific format for example lets say i have a number field 

and i want that to be in the format of (first 3 characters should be alphabet next 10 characters should be number and last 4 characters should be alphabet

Please help me with this Problem

Thank you.

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    Marco Mels Profile Picture
    Marco Mels Microsoft Employee on at

    Hello,

    Have a look here:

    docs.microsoft.com/.../system-format-joker-integer-string-method

    Thanks.

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