# Format Field Value

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


This activity uses the composite formatting feature of the .NET Framework to convert the value of an object to its text representation and embed that representation in a string.

![Format Field Value activity settings for formatting a list item field and storing it in a variable](https://img-docs.virtosoftware.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/format_field_value_1.png)

## **SharePoint Workflow Designer Phrase**

Format this field with this format and store in Variable: variable.

**Parameters**


| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| this field | The current list item field |
| this format | .NET Framework format. Ex: “d” for date time field returns short date format “4/17/2006” |
| variable | This activity will place result into an output variable |