Decimal Format Symbols

Symbol

Meaning

0

A digit that is shown even if the value is zero.

#

A digit that is suppressed if the value is zero.

.

A placeholder for decimal separator.

,

A placeholder for thousands grouping separator.

E

Separates mantissa and exponent for exponential formats.

;

Separates formats for positive numbers and formats for negative numbers.

-

The default negative prefix.

%

Multipled by 100, as percentage.

‰

Multiplied by 1000, as per mille.

¤

The currency symbol. If this symbol is present in a pattern, the monetary decimal separator is used instead of the decimal separator.

¤¤

The international currency sign. It will be replaced by an international currency symbol. If it is present in a pattern, the monetary decimal separator is used instead of the decimal separator.

X

Other characters that can be used in the prefix or suffix.

'

Used to quote special characters in a prefix or suffix.

/u221E

Infinity symbol.

/uFFFD

Not a Number symbol.