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.NET Forum / Languages / C# / February 2008Format date to convert into words
I have date stored in a DateTime object. I can convert this to a string by writing: createdDate.ToString("dd/mm/yy") Is there anyway, I can format the date in words along with a comma. So, the date looks something like Dec 8, 2006. Dont wanna go thur the hassle of writing all the code. Regards Standard: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/az4se3k1.aspx Custom: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/8kb3ddd4.aspx There are various that might suit - i.e. "D" from standard, or "ddd" from custom Marc createdDate.ToString("MMMM dd, yyyy") Recommend reading this for a lot of different format examples: http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.datetime.tostring(VS.71).aspx Hope this helps  SignatureRoger Frost "Logic Is Syntax Independent" > I have date stored in a DateTime object. I can convert this to a > string by writing: [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Regards You'd think there would be an easy way to just get a time returned as 9:00 am for example. > createdDate.ToString("MMMM dd, yyyy") > [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] >> >> Regards > You'd think there would be an easy way to just get a time returned as 9:00 > am for example. You mean like .ToString("h:mm tt")? Of course, you could use "t" or ToShortTimeString() [etc] to get what the user chooses as their time format Marc > You'd think there would be an easy way to just get a time returned as 9:00 > am for example. Is it so hard to call dt.ToString("h:mm tt")? If this happens to be a format you want to use frequently, stick it into a constant. Don't forget that lots of people want subtly different formats - and different formats are preferred in different international contexts. Jon Hey guys, thanks for helping me stay lazy this afternoon :-) now I won't have to slog my way through the docs. > You'd think there would be an easy way to just get a time returned as 9:00 > am for example. [quoted text clipped - 19 lines] >>> >>> Regards > createdDate.ToString("MMMM dd, yyyy") You should go with a standard format (see Marc's answer). That is culture-sensitive (the right thing), while using an explicite patern will result in an American format (even if the culture is French, and the month name, is French, for example) SignatureMihai Nita [Microsoft MVP, Windows - SDK] http://www.mihai-nita.net ------------------------------------------ Replace _year_ with _ to get the real email Noted, Thank you. SignatureRoger Frost "Logic Is Syntax Independent" >> createdDate.ToString("MMMM dd, yyyy") > You should go with a standard format (see Marc's answer). > That is culture-sensitive (the right thing), while using > an explicite patern will result in an American format > (even if the culture is French, and the month name, > is French, for example) Free MagazinesGet these publications absolutely FREE for up to 12 months. There are no hidden fees and no obligation. Simply choose a title, complete the application form and submit it. Read more ...
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