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How to join two pieces of text together using Concat()

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This article explains what the Concat() function is and provide examples of how it can be used with the binding syntax in smart templates.

  Prerequisites

  • Library and at least one Dynamics module enabled.
  • Templafy Desktop and Office VSTO add-in installed on the PC.
  • Space owner access to the Templafy tenant.

What is the Concat() function?

Concat() is a function that joins two pieces of text together.

Concat() logic

Syntax {{Concat(Value1, Value2)}}
Input Text
Output Concatenated text

  Important

If the output should be a combination of more than 2 fields and/or if you want to use a separator in between the values, the StringJoin() function should be used.

Concat() function examples

Example 1

Using the Concat() function to join two pieces of plain text.

Binding {{Concat("Hello", "World")}}
Output "HelloWorld"

  Important

Plain text must be enclosed in quotation marks.

Example 2

Using the Concat() function to join two values originating from the User Profile.

Binding {{Concat(UserProfile.Team, UserProfile.Initials)}}
Input Team = "HR", Initials = "JD"
Output "HRJD"

Example 3

Using the Concat() function to join two values originating from "Subject" and "Title" questions originating from the response form.

Binding {{Concat(Form.Subject, Form.Title)}}
Input Subject = "Hello", Title = "World"
Output "HelloWorld"

 

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