formatUserInput

Returns formatter user input based on the passed in attribute type. If type is not recognized, returns the input itself.

Syntax

context.formatting.formatUserInput(input, controlAttributes);

Available for

Model-driven and canvas apps

Parameters

Parameter Name	Type	Required	Description
input	unknown	Yes	User input.
behavior	ControlAttributes	Yes	controlAttributes used by the formatter.

Return Value

Type: string

Example

const controlAttributes = {
  Type: "double",
  Precision: 2,
  PrecisionSource: 0,
  Behavior: null,
  OptionSet: null,
  Format: null,
} as ControlAttributes;

context.formatter.formatUserInput("22", controlAttributes);

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