Access: CDec Function

Question:  How do I convert a value to a decimal number?

Answer:  To convert a value to a decimal number, use the "CDec" function. The syntax for the CDec function is:

CDec( expression )

For example:

Dim LDecimal As Double

LDecimal = CDec(8.45 * 0.005 * 0.01)

The variable called LDecimal would now contain the value of 0.0004225.