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LDATE Function

The LDATE function returns a long date string based on the Regional Settings specified for your computer. Use the LDATE function with an alphanumeric cell.

Syntax

LDATE(expression)

Example 1

LDATE(SYSDATE())

Returns the current system date to a string format. If the system date is 01/01/07, January 1, 2007 appears in the cell.

Example 2

LDATE(CLP13)

Returns the year-end date (as specified in the Engagement Properties) to a string format. If the year-end date is 31/12/08, December 31, 2008 appears in the cell.

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