Format string examples

The following string is an example of a currency string:

String.Format("{0:$#,##0.00;($#,##0.00);Zero}", value);

This string example will output values as follows:

• $1,240.00 if passed 1243.50.

• ($1,240.00) if passed -1243.50.

• The string Zero if passed the number zero.

The following string is an example of a phone number string:

String.Format("{0:(###) ###-####}", 8005551212);

This string example will output (800) 555-1212.