STR$(numeric_exp)

Returns a String Value
Returns the string representation of a numeric expression. This function needs to be used when you want the value of a numeric expression used in an alpha expression.

Examples:

"is " + STR$(25)+" years old"

Returns "is 25 years old".

Note: Unlike the Basic programming language, this STR$ function automatically strips leading blank spaces.

Other Resources

• Expression Examples
• Filtering Records
• Knowledge Base Article R11493 - All About Expressions
• Knowledge Base Article R11515 - Filter Expression Examples
• Knowledge Base Article R11487 - Working with Indexes, Filters, and QuickViews
• Knowledge Base Article R10750 - Report Writer, Filter, and WorkFlow Functions (provides link to downloadable .pdf)