# Converts Date to Text

Source: [https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/date-time-activities/converts-date-to-text/](https://docs.virtosoftware.com/docs/virto-workflow-automation-web-part/virto-sharepoint-workflow-activities-kit-sharepoint-2010-workflow-platform/date-time-activities/converts-date-to-text/)
Product: Virto Workflow Automation Web Part
Updated: 2026-08-12


This activity converts the value of the current DateTime object to its equivalent string representation using the specified format.

![Converts Date to Text activity formatting a DateTime value as a string in the SharePoint Workflow Designer](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/converts_date_to_text_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Convert **this time** to text with **this format** and store the result in **variable**.

## **Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this\_time | DateTime variable |
| this format | A DateTime format string. |


The following links describe the time format strings:

- [Standard Date and Time Format Strings](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/az4se3k1.aspx)
- [Custom Date and Time Format Strings](http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/8kb3ddd4.aspx)