# SQL FORMAT() Function

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## The FORMAT() Function

The FORMAT() function is used to format how a field is to be displayed.

### SQL FORMAT() Syntax

SELECT FORMAT(column_name,format) FROM table_name;

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
column_name | Required. The field to be formatted.
format | Required. Specifies the format.

## Demo Database

In this tutorial we will use the well-known Northwind sample database.

Below is a selection from the "Products" table:

ProductID | ProductName | SupplierID | CategoryID | Unit | Price
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
1 | Chais | 1 | 1 | 10 boxes x 20 bags | 18
2 | Chang | 1 | 1 | 24 - 12 oz bottles | 19
3 | Aniseed Syrup | 1 | 2 | 12 - 550 ml bottles | 10
4 | Chef Anton's Cajun Seasoning | 2 | 2 | 48 - 6 oz jars | 21.35
5 | Chef Anton's Gumbo Mix | 2 | 2 | 36 boxes | 25

## SQL FORMAT() Example

The following SQL statement selects the product name, and price for today (formatted like YYYY-MM-DD) from the "Products" table:

## Example

SELECT ProductName, Price, FORMAT(Now(),'YYYY-MM-DD') AS PerDate
FROM Products;
Try it yourself »
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