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Convert simple type values to text using new ToText method

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Easily convert the value of simple types to text by using the new ToText method on the type. For example, use this method on a Date type.

Feature details

The ToText method is now available for simple types such as BigInteger, Boolean, Byte, Date, DateTime, Decimal, Duration, Guid, Integer, Time, and Version. Use this method to easily convert these types to text.

For advanced formatting options, use the FORMAT method.

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Additional resources

BigInteger.ToText() Method (docs)