# FormatNumber

Creates a string from a numeric value as specified by a pattern.

This function returns a String.

## Arguments

| Arguments | Definitions |
| --- | --- |
| Value | Specify the value to format. |

## Properties

| Properties | Definitions |
| --- | --- |
| Pattern | Enter the pattern to be used. The following characters are supported:<br><br><ul> <li><span>0</span>: any digit</li> <li><span>#</span>: any digit, excluding zeroes that can be                              omitted</li> <li><span>.</span>: decimal separator</li> <li><span>-</span>: minus sign</li> <li><span>,</span>: grouping separator</li> <li><span>;</span>: separates positive and negative sub-patterns</li> <li><span>%</span>: multiplies the value by 100 and adds                                 <span>%</span> to the string</li> <li><span>‰</span>: multiplies the value by 1000 and adds                                 <span>‰</span> to the string</li> <li><span>¤</span>: currency sign</li> </ul><br><br>This property is also available as<br>an argument. If you specify both, the argument value is used and<br>the property value is ignored. |