Mathematica > Core Language > String Manipulation > String Patterns > DatePattern
Mathematica > Core Language > Rules & Patterns > Patterns > String Patterns > DatePattern
BUILT-IN MATHEMATICA SYMBOL

DatePattern

DatePattern[{"e1", "e2", ...}]
represents the characters of a date with elements of type in StringExpression.

DatePattern[{"e1", "e2", ...}, sep]
allows separators that match the string expression sep.

DetailsDetails

  • Possible element types are: , , , , , , , , , .
  • If no explicit separator is specified, the must be separated by , , , or characters.

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Basic Examples (3)Basic Examples (3)

Compare a string to a list of date elements:

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Compare to a list of time elements:

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Compare to a pattern with all separators explicitly given:

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Scope (2)Scope (2)

Applications (1)Applications (1)

Properties & Relations (1)Properties & Relations (1)

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