Number and Date Formatting

In SSRS, you can format numbers and dates in various ways to make them more readable and presentable. This is often referred to as number and date formatting options.

Syntax

The syntax for number and date formatting options in SSRS is as follows:

=Format(Value, Format)

Where Value is the input value that you want to format, and Format is a string that specifies the desired format.

Example

Consider the following examples for formatting a number and a date:

=Format(123456789, "N2")

This will format the number 123456789 with two decimal places. The output will be 123,456,789.00.

=Format(Today(), "dd/MM/yyyy")

This will format today's date as dd/MM/yyyy format. The output will be something like 20/10/2021.

Explanation

In the example above, N2 format string is used to format the number with two decimal places. Similarly, dd/MM/yyyy is used to format today's date in a specific format.

Use

Number and Date Formatting is used to transform the data on the report to present it in a more user-friendly way. It helps make the data more understandable and easily readable.

Important Points

• SSRS provides various formatting options for numbers and dates.
• The Format function is used to format numbers and dates.
• The format string used depends upon the desired output format.
• Always use format strings in quotation marks.

Summary

Number and Date Formatting in SSRS is an important feature that allows for the transformation of data to make it more user-friendly. The Format function is used to format numbers and dates, and the format string used depends upon the desired output format. Always use quotation marks around the format string. With careful formatting, you can create clear and concise reports that communicate key data points effectively.