Oct Function
Returns a Variant (String) representing the octal value of a number.
Syntax
Oct(number)
The required number argument is any valid numeric expression or string expression.
Remarks
If number is not already a whole number, it is rounded to the nearest whole number before being evaluated.
| If number is | Oct returns |
|---|---|
| Null | Null |
| Empty | Zero (0) |
| Any other number | Up to 11 octal characters |
You can represent octal numbers directly by preceding numbers in the proper range with &O. For example, &O10 is the octal notation for decimal 8.