# VBScript CStr Function

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The CStr function converts an expression to type String.

### Syntax

CStr(expression)

Parameter | Description
--- | ---

expression

Required. Any valid expression

If expression is:

- Boolean - then the CStr function will return a string containing true or false.
- Date - then the CStr function will return a string that contains a date in the short-date format.
- Null - then a run-time error will occur.
- Empty - then the CStr function will return an empty string ("").
- Error - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the word "Error" followed by an error number.
- Other numeric - then the CStr function will return a string that contains the number.

## Example

<%
response.write(CStr("300000") & "<br />")
response.write(CStr(#10-05-25#) & "<br />")
%>

The output of the code above will be:

300000
10/5/2025
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