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| Contents > Functions reference (alphabetical list) > Date functions > DayName function |
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| DayName function |
| Format |
DayName(date) |
| Parameter |
| date - any calendar date |
| Data type returned |
| text |
| Description |
| Returns a text string that is the full name of the weekday for date. |
| Important To avoid errors when using dates, always use four-digit years. For more information about how FileMaker Pro handles two-digit dates, see Conversion of dates with two-digit years. |
| Examples |
| DayName(Date(10;7;2008)) returns Tuesday. |
| DayName(ProjectDue) returns Tuesday when ProjectDue is 10/7/2008. |
| DayName("10/7/2008") returns Tuesday. |
| "Return your selection by "& DayName(DueDate) displays the text Return your selection by followed by the name of the day stored in DueDate. |
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