# Convert Text to Date

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Product: Virto Workflow Automation
Updated: 2026-11-12


This activity converts a text value to a date and stores the result in a workflow variable.

In SharePoint Designer, this action is in the **Virto Actions** category.

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Convert **this text** to Date and store result in **variable**.

## **Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this text | The text to convert to a date. |
| variable | Date/Time workflow variable that receives the result. |