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

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

What is the Concat() function?
Concat() function examples

Prerequisites

Library and at least one Dynamics modules enabled
Templafy Desktop and Office VSTO add-in installed on the PC
Tenant admin/owner access or Space owner access

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

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.

Plain text must be enclosed in quotation marks.

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

Example 2

Using the Concat() function to join two values originating from the user profile.

Syntax	{{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.

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

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