Name
IsNumeric Function
Syntax
IsNumeric(expression
)
expression
Use: Required
Data Type: Any
A numeric or string expression.
Return Value
Boolean (True
or False
).
Description
Determines whether expression
can
be evaluated as a number.
Rules at a Glance
If the expression passed to IsNumeric
evaluates to a number, True
is
returned; otherwise, IsNumeric returns False
.
Programming Tips and Gotchas
If
expression
is a date or time, IsNumeric evaluates toFalse
.If
expression
is a currency value, including a string that includes the currency symbol defined by the Control Panel’s Regional Settings applet, IsNumeric evaluates toTrue
.
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