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DOLLAR

Returns text representing a number in your local currency format.

Syntax:

DOLLAR(number; decimals)

returns text representing number as currency. decimals (optional, assumed to be 2 if omitted) sets the number of decimal places.

Tools - Options - Language Settings - Languages - 'Default Currency' sets the currency to be used (normally be the currency of your locale).

Example:

DOLLAR(255)

returns $255.00, if your currency is US dollars.

DOLLAR(367.456; 2)

returns $367.46, if your currency is US dollars.

Issues:

• Because it depends on local settings, DOLLAR should not be regarded as portable.

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