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Formating number_string_dates

The document explains how to format numbers, dates, and strings in Visual Basic using the Format function and ToString method, providing examples for each. It highlights the importance of formatting for readability, user-friendly displays, and locale-specific needs. Additionally, it includes a sample program demonstrating the formatting of a number, date, and string.

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Formating number_string_dates

The document explains how to format numbers, dates, and strings in Visual Basic using the Format function and ToString method, providing examples for each. It highlights the importance of formatting for readability, user-friendly displays, and locale-specific needs. Additionally, it includes a sample program demonstrating the formatting of a number, date, and string.

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Q1: Explain how to format numbers in Visual Basic with

suitable examples.
Answer:

In Visual Basic, numbers can be formatted using the Format function or ToString method. This
helps display numbers in a specific format such as currency, percentage, decimal, etc.

1. Using Format Function:

Dim number As Double = 1234.567


Dim formattedValue As String

formattedValue = Format(number, "Currency") ' Output: ₹1,234.57 (based on system locale)


formattedValue = Format(number, "Fixed") ' Output: 1234.57
formattedValue = Format(number, "Percent") ' Output: 123456.70%
formattedValue = Format(number, "0.00") ' Output: 1234.57

2. Using ToString Method:

Dim number As Double = 1234.567

Console.WriteLine(number.ToString("C")) ' Currency


Console.WriteLine(number.ToString("N2")) ' Numeric with 2 decimal places
Console.WriteLine(number.ToString("P")) ' Percentage

Q2: How can you format dates in Visual Basic? Explain with
examples.
Answer:

Visual Basic allows formatting of DateTime values using the Format function or ToString method
with custom or predefined formats.

1. Using Format Function:

Dim dt As Date = #4/17/2025#

MsgBox(Format(dt, "dd/MM/yyyy")) ' Output: 17/04/2025


MsgBox(Format(dt, "dddd, MMMM dd")) ' Output: Thursday, April 17
MsgBox(Format(dt, "Short Date")) ' Output: 17-04-25 (based on locale)
MsgBox(Format(dt, "Long Date")) ' Output: Thursday, April 17, 2025
2. Using ToString Method:

Dim dt As Date = Now

Console.WriteLine(dt.ToString("MM/dd/yyyy"))
Console.WriteLine(dt.ToString("yyyy-MM-dd"))
Console.WriteLine(dt.ToString("hh:mm tt")) ' Output: 02:35 PM

Q3: How do you format strings in VB? Mention common


string formatting methods.
Answer:

In Visual Basic, strings can be formatted using concatenation, interpolation, and the
String.Format() method.

1. String Concatenation:

Dim name As String = "Santosh"


Dim age As Integer = 25

Console.WriteLine("Name: " & name & ", Age: " & age)

2. Using String.Format:

Dim formatted As String


formatted = String.Format("Welcome {0}, your score is {1}", "Anshul", 98)
Console.WriteLine(formatted) ' Output: Welcome Anshul, your score is 98

3. String Interpolation (VB.NET 14.0+):

Dim name As String = "Santosh"


Dim score As Integer = 95

Console.WriteLine($"Hello {name}, your score is {score}")

Q4: Write a program to format and display a number, date,


and string in VB.
Answer:
Module Module1
Sub Main()
' Number Formatting
Dim salary As Double = 35000.75
Console.WriteLine("Formatted Salary: " & Format(salary, "Currency"))

' Date Formatting


Dim today As Date = Date.Now
Console.WriteLine("Today is: " & Format(today, "dddd, dd MMMM yyyy"))

' String Formatting


Dim name As String = "Rahul"
Dim marks As Integer = 89
Console.WriteLine(String.Format("Student {0} scored {1} marks.", name, marks))
End Sub
End Module

Q5: Why is formatting important in VB programming?


Answer:

Formatting in VB is important because:

 It improves readability and presentation of data.


 Ensures user-friendly display in UI or output.
 Helps in locale-specific formatting (e.g., currency, date).
 Essential for reports, invoices, and data export.
 Prevents data misinterpretation (e.g., 12.50 vs ₹12.50).

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