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char( number )
Converts a number into its Unicode character equivalent.
See also: unicode.org
ParametersCopy link to clipboard
| Keyword | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
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Number |
The Unicode decimal value of the character to return. |
ReturnsCopy link to clipboard
Text
ExamplesCopy link to clipboard
Converting Unicode numbers to charactersCopy link to clipboard
1
char(65)
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Returns A.
Transforming characters by an offsetCopy link to clipboard
1
char(code("ABC") + 4)
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Returns { "E", "F", "G" }.
Using control characters in textCopy link to clipboard
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2
3
4
a!textField(
readOnly: true,
value: "Above" & char(10) & char(10) & "below"
)
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Returns a text component including newline characters between Above and below.
Feature compatibilityCopy link to clipboard
The table below lists this function's compatibility with various features in Appian.
| Feature | Compatibility | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Portals | Compatible | |
| Offline Mobile | Compatible | |
| Sync-Time Custom Record Fields | Compatible | Can be used to create a custom record field that only evaluates at sync time. |
| Real-Time Custom Record Fields | Incompatible | Custom record fields that evaluate in real time must be configured using one or more Custom Field functions. |
| Process Reports | Compatible | |
| Process Events | Compatible | |
| Process Autoscaling | Compatible |
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