Why doesn't this string format as currency?

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I have the following line: ``` //Send Email clntMailBody = clntMailBody + "Order Total: " + String.Format("{0:C}", strOrderTotal + "
"); ``` Watch shows: ``` String.Format("{0:C}", strOrderTotal + "
") "35
" string ``` But it only outputs "35". I expected "$35.00" Why is this not working as intended? Thanks

Accepted Answer

I'm guessing strOrderTotal is a string? I think `{0:C}` only works for decimal or int types.

Why doesn't this string format as currency?

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