The correct way to format a number

[Mark06]

Hi everyone, I was wondering, what would be the correct way of formatting a number, based on regional settings. For example: Dim value as double = 123456.78 Label1.Text = value The label would show: 123456.78 I need it to show: 123,456.78 if I'm in the UK 123.456,78 if I'm in Europe I'm sure its a simple Format problem. Just cant remember. Any ideas Mark

[Guffa]

Use the format string "N2" to format the number. It will give you the correct format for the current regional settings.

Mark06 wrote:

123,456.78 if I'm in the UK 123.456,78 if I'm in Europe

Last time I checked UK was still part of Europe. ;)

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[Mark06]

But how do I should I use it? I tried Label1.text = String.Format(value, "N2") and it didnt work. As for Europe, appologies, I meant countries like Germany represent decimals and thousand seperators differently to UK.

[Guffa]

Tip: "didnt work" is not a very good problem description. ;) Use it like this: Label1.text = value.ToString("N2") or like this: Label1.text = String.Format("{0:N2}", value)

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