MONTHNAME
Gets the name of a month from its integral representation
Syntax:
Usage:
#include "vbcompat.bi"
result = MonthName( month_number [, abreviate ] )
result = MonthName( month_number [, abreviate ] )
Parameters:
month
the number of the month of the year - 1:January through 12:December
abbreviate
flag to indicate that name should be abbreviated
Return Value:
Returns the local operating system language month name from month value 1 to 12.
Description:
If abbreviate is true, the month name abbreviation is returned. If omitted or false, the whole name is returned.
The compiler will not recognize this function unless vbcompat.bi or datetime.bi is included.
The compiler will not recognize this function unless vbcompat.bi or datetime.bi is included.
Examples:
#include "vbcompat.bi"
Dim ds As Double = DateSerial(2005, 11, 28) + TimeSerial(7, 30, 50)
Print Format(ds, "yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss "); MonthName(Month(ds))
Dim ds As Double = DateSerial(2005, 11, 28) + TimeSerial(7, 30, 50)
Print Format(ds, "yyyy/mm/dd hh:mm:ss "); MonthName(Month(ds))
Differences from QB:
- Did not exist in QB. This function appeared in Visual Basic.
See also:
Back to Date and Time Functions
