toString (Convert to a string)

See also: toNumber (Conversion to native number), toBigDecimal (Conversion to large decimal integer), toInteger (Conversion to large integer)

Attempts to convert a given input value into a string.

Note: As a rule, it is always possible to convert to a string. It depends on the value/object whether the representation is 'speaking' or not.

Tooltip

Syntax: $toString(any)

Parameter	Description
any	Any value (or object) which should be converted.

If the input value cannot be converted, nothing (null ) is returned.

Example: $toString({modeOfTransport}) → Converts the value of the field 'modeOfTransport' into a string and returns it.

Syntax

$toString(any)

Parameter

Return value

If the input value cannot be converted, nothing (null) is returned.

Examples