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ali_hijazi
Partner - Master II
Partner - Master II

what is the difference ?

Hello

when defining a variable what is the difference between defining it with a starting "=" sign and defining it without putting an "=" sign?

sometimes the variable returns the same value with both definintions and sometimes the variable doesn't return anything if not preceeded with an "=" sign

I can walk on water when it freezes
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Hi,

If the first character of a variable value is an equals sign ' = ' QlikView will try to evaluate the value as a formula (QlikView expression) and then display or return the result rather than the actual formula text.

C u,

Stefano