date_format

Formats a date with a format string.

Target function

Signature

1date_format(value, format::string)

Formats a date with a format string.

date_format is a global callable that can be used wherever an expression is valid. date_format handles calendar, duration, or formatting behavior. Store values in structured date or duration form and format them only when presenting text.

Parameters

value: Required value. Supply value positionally unless the signature shows a keyword form.
format: Required value of type string. Supply format positionally unless the signature shows a keyword form.

Examples

Basic call

1date_format(date, '%Y-%m-%d')

The example shows the normal call shape. Adapt variable names, validation, and surrounding error handling to the context.