Format Element (RDL)
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Contains the Microsoft .NET Framework formatting string for the item.
Datatype Characteristics
| Characteristic | Description |
|---|---|
Data type and length |
String |
Default value |
None |
Element Relationships
| Relationship | Element |
|---|---|
Parent elements |
|
Child elements |
None |
Remarks
The Format element must contain an expression that evaluates to a .NET Framework formatting string. For information about .NET Framework formatting strings, see Formatting Types on msdn.microsoft.com.
Locale-dependent currency formatting (format code C) and locale-dependent date formatting are based on the language setting for the report item.
Format applies only to text box and chart report items.
See Also
Reference
Report Definition Language XML Schema
Report Definition XML Elements
Concepts
Report Definition Language Data Types
Other Resources
Development (Reporting Services)
Formatting Report Items