Description

 

Return the string representation of a number in printable form.

 

Syntax

 

s = STR$(NumericExpression [, Digits])

 

Returns

 

String

 

Parameters

 

 

Remarks

 

If NumericExpression is greater than or equal to zero, STR$ adds a leading space character; if NumericExpression is less than zero, STR$ adds a leading negation (minus) character.

 

Restrictions

 

See also

 

String Handling,

 

Examples

 

Thanks to Abraxas for the following script example

' Usage of the STR$ Keyword example

 

Dim numeric_expression As EXT VALUE 123.4567890123456

Dim digits As DWORD

Dim sMsg   As String

 

sMsg += "Different STR$(numeric_expression, digits) of " & numeric_expression & $CRLF

sMsg += "Digits will be from 1 to 18" & $CRLF & $CRLF

 

For digits = 1 To 18

  sMsg += "Digit = " & digits & " Result: " & STR$(numeric_expression, digits) & $CRLF

Next

 

MSGBOX 0, sMsg