How to convert text to sentence case using SentenceCase()?

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

What is the SentenceCase() function?
SentenceCase() 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 SentenceCase() function?

SentenceCase() is a function that converts a piece of text to sentence case, meaning that the first word is capitalized.

SentenceCase() logic

Syntax	{{SentenceCase(text)}}
Input	Text
Output	Sentence case version of the text

Sentence() function examples

Example 1

Using the SentenceCase() function to convert text to uppercase.

Binding	{{SentenceCase("this is text")}}
Output	"This is text"

Example 2

Using the SentenceCase() function together with IfElse() to convert the "Sentence" text if the "ConvertToSentenceCheckbox" checkbox question originating from the response form is checked.

Binding	{{IfElse(Form.ConvertToSentenceCheckbox, SentenceCase(Form.Sentence), Form.Sentence)}}
Input	Form.Sentence = "this is a sentence"	Form.Sentence = "this is a sentence"
Condition	Form.ConvertToSentenceCheckbox = "☑" (True)	Form.ConvertToSentenceCheckbox = "☐" (False)
Output	"This is a sentence"	"this is a sentence"

Example 3

Using the SentenceCase() function together with IfElse() to convert the "Sentence" text if the "HeadlineType" dropdown question originating from the response form is utilizing the option "Sentence".

Binding	{{IfElse(Equals(Form.HeadlineType.Name, "Sentence"), SentenceCase(Form.Sentence), Form.Sentence)}}
Input	Form.Sentence = "this is a sentence headline"	Form.Sentence = "this is a sentence headline"
Condition	Form.HeadlineType.Name = "Sentence" (True)	Form.HeadlineType.Name = "Note" (False)
Output	"This is a sentence headline"	"this is a sentence headline"

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