VB.NET Language Pocket Reference

Name

Hex Function — Microsoft.VisualBasic.Conversion

Synopsis

Hex(number)

number required; Numeric or String

A valid numeric or string expression

Return Value

String representing the hexadecimal value of number

Description

Converts a number to its hexadecimal (base 16) equivalent. If number contains a fractional part, it will be automatically rounded to the nearest whole number before the Hex function is evaluated. number must evaluate to a numeric expression that ranges from -2,147,483,648 to 2,147,483,647. If the argument is outside of this range, an exception results. The return value of Hex is dependent upon the value and type of number:

number	Return value
Nothing	Zero (0)
Any other number	Up to eight hexadecimal characters