- Description: Converts a string to a number.
- Purpose: Parsing string representations of numbers.
- Syntax:
TO_NUMBER(string, [format]) - Parameters:
string: String to convert.format: Optional format for number interpretation.
- Returns: A numeric value.
- Example:
TO_NUMBER('123.45')returns123.45. - Notes: Can include currency symbols and commas if format is provided.
- Use Case: Performing calculations on user inputted data.
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