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VBScript CStr Function

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The CStr function converts an expression to type String.

Syntax

CStr(expression)
Parameter Description
expression Required. Any valid expression

If expression is:

  • Boolean - then the CStr function will return a string containing true or false.
  • Date - then the CStr function will return a string that contains a date in the short-date format.
  • Null - then a run-time error will occur.
  • Empty - then the CStr function will return an empty string ("").
  • Error - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the word "Error" followed by an error number.
  • Other numeric - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the number.

Example

Example

<%

response.write(CStr("300000") & "<br />")
response.write(CStr(#10-05-25#) & "<br />")

%>

The output of the code above will be:

300000
10/5/2025
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