====== TO_CHAR Function - PL/HQL Reference======

TO_CHAR function converts an expression to string.

**Syntax**:

<code language="sql">
TO_CHAR(expression); 
</code>

**Return Type:**

STRING

**Example:**

<code language="sql">
TO_CHAR(CURRENT_DATE); 
</code> 

**Compatibility**: Oracle, IBM DB2 and Teradata

**Version**: PL/HQL 0.3.1

See also:
  * [[char|CHAR Function]]