formatPriceNumber()

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formatPriceNumber()
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formatPriceNumber( value )

Returns a string with the passed value correctly formatted for the symbol in the chart that is currently displayed. Useful for converting a raw price value to a suitable display value when working with bonds, notes, currencies or any other instrument that has special formatting requirements.

Parameters

value
the price value to be formatted


Usage

function main() {

   ...
   ...

   if ( isLastBarOnChart() == true ) {
      //clear the Formula Output Window
      debugClear();
      //print a line of text to that window
      debugPrint( "The current close value is: " + formatPriceNumber( close(0) ) + "\n" );
   }
}