Formatter in SQL

There isn't a built-in SQL function called Formatter, but the term formatter generally refers to tools or functions used to format data—like numbers, dates, or strings—in SQL queries or result sets.

Common Ways to Format Data in SQL:

1. Using functions like FORMAT()

   • Formats numbers and dates into readable strings (see previous FORMAT() function).

2. Using CAST() or CONVERT()

   • Converts data types and sometimes formats data (especially dates).

   -- SQL Server exampleSELECT CONVERT(varchar, GETDATE(), 103);  -- Format date as dd/mm/yyyy

3. Using string functions to pad or trim values

   • LPAD(), RPAD(), TRIM() etc.

4. Using external SQL formatters (tools)

   • Many code editors and IDEs offer SQL formatting tools that beautify or pretty-print SQL code for readability.

Examples of Data Formatting in SQL:

• Formatting Dates:

  SELECT TO_CHAR(SYSDATE, 'YYYY-MM-DD') FROM dual;  -- Oracle

• Formatting Numbers:

  SELECT FORMAT(12345.678, 'N2')  -- SQL Server, formats number with 2 decimals

• Padding Strings:

  SELECT LPAD('123', 5, '0');  -- Returns '00123'

SQL Formatter Tools:

If you mean SQL formatter as a tool to pretty-print SQL code, many online and IDE plugins exist to format messy SQL queries into readable, indented code, e.g.:

• SQLFormat

• Plugins for VS Code, JetBrains, etc.

If you want, I can help you:

• Format your SQL data (dates, numbers, strings)

• Format or beautify your SQL query code for readability

Just share what you need!