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ToNumber() Method

This function converts its parameter to a number.

Syntax

ToNumber(value)

Parameter
Description

value

The value to be converted to a number
Returns

A value that depends on value's original data type, according to the following table.

Data Type
Returns

Boolean

+0 if value is false, 1 if value is true

buffer

value if successful; otherwise, NaN

null

0

number

value

object

NaN

string

value if successful; otherwise, NaN

undefined

NaN
Usage

This function converts its parameter to a number.

CAUTION:  The ToNumber() function is unique to Siebel eScript. Before using it, confirm that the JavaScript interpreter that will run the script supports Siebel eScript functions. Avoid using this function in a script that may be used with a JavaScript interpreter that does not support it.

See Also

Math.round() Method
toFixed() Method
ToInteger() Method
ToString() Method
ToUint16() Method
ToUint32() Method

    
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