How to determine if two values are equal using Equals()

Updated January 29, 2025 11:12

This article explains what the Equals() operator 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.
Space owner access to the Templafy tenant.

What is the Equals() operator?

Equals() is an operator that returns True/False depending on if two values are equal or not. Equals() is case sensitive, comparisons between two values that might be using different casings can be achieved by using a Lower() or Upper() function together with Equals().

Equals() logic

Syntax	{{Equals(Value1, Value2)}}
Output	True/False

Equals() operator examples

Example 1

Using the Equals() operator to check if two values are equal.

Binding	{{Equals("this is text", "this is text")}}
Output	True

Binding	{{Equals("this is text", "this is another text")}}
Output	False

Example 2

Using the Equals() operator together with Lower() to match the casing used and make a comparison.

Binding	{{Equals(Lower("this is text"), Lower("THIS IS TEXT"))}}
Output	True

Example 3

Using the Equals() operator together with Not() and Lower() to match the casing used and make a comparison.

Binding	{{Not(Equals(Lower("this is text"), Lower("THIS IS TEXT")))}}
Output	False

Example 4

Using the Equals() operator together with IfElse() and Lower() to match the casing used in the "RecipientA" and the "RecipientB" questions originating from the response form and make a comparison. If the values are equal, the output should be "Send to the recipient listed above", otherwise the value for "RecipientB" should be shown.

Binding	{{IfElse(Equals(Lower(Form.RecipientA), Lower(Form.RecipientB)), "Send to the recipient listed above", Form.RecipientB)}}
Input	Form.RecipientA = "John Smith" Form.RecipientB = "john smith"	Form.RecipientA = "John Smith" Form.RecipientB = "John Doe"
Condition	True	False
Output	"Send to the recipient listed above"	"John Doe"

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