# Format

### **Description**‌

The Format function formats x as a string, using the given pattern. 

### **Syntax**

‌The syntax for the Format function is:

`Format(x, pattern)`

`Format(x, pattern, locale)   // Flow version 6.14.3 and up`

#### ‌**Parameters**

x - the value to format.

pattern -  the format, see [Formats](https://help.novacuraflow.com/development/flowscript/formats).

locale (optional) - a language tag in the format "en-US".

### **Returns**

‌The Format function returns a date, numeric, or string depending on the formatting pattern.

### **Example**‌

Let's look at some Format function examples and explore how to use the Format function.‌

```
Format(0.33333333, "F")
Result: 0.33

Format(0.33333333, "F4");
Result: 0.3333

// Flow 6.14.3
Format(1000, "C", "en-US");
Result: $1.000
```


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