Json.Document

Syntax

Json.Document(jsonText as any, optional encoding as nullable number) as any

About

Returns the content of the JSON document.

• jsonText: The content of the JSON document. The value of this parameter can be text or a binary value returned by a function like File.Content.
• encoding: A TextEncoding.Type that specifies the encoding used in the JSON document. If encoding is omitted, UTF8 is used.

Example 1

Returns the content of the specified JSON text as a record.

Usage

let
    Source = "{
        ""project"": ""Contosoware"",
        ""description"": ""A comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing digital presence."",
        ""components"": [
            ""Website Development"",
            ""CRM Implementation"",
            ""Mobile Application""
        ]
    }",
    jsonDocument = Json.Document(Source)
in
    jsonDocument

Output

[
    project = "Contosoware",
    description = "A comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing digital presence."
    components =
    {
        "Website Development",
        "CRM Implementation",
        "Mobile Application"
    }
]

Example 2

Returns the content of a local JSON file.

Usage

let
    Source = (Json.Document(
        File.Contents("C:\test-examples\JSON\Contosoware.json")
    )
in
    Source

Output

A record, list, or primitive value representing the JSON data contained in the file

Example 3

Returns the content of an online UTF16 encoded JSON file.

Usage

let
    Source = Json.Document(
        Web.Contents("htts://contoso.com/products/Contosoware.json"),
        TextEncoding.Utf16)
    )

Output

A record, list, or primitive value representing the JSON UTF16 data contained in the file