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# XdmValue.AsString Method

Return a String representation of this item, if possible. Note that this is similar but not exactly equivalent to toString(). The toString() method will always return a printable String. This method may throw an exception for some types (such as binary()).

[Visual Basic]
Function AsString() As String
[C#]
string AsString();

#### Return Value

A String representation of this item.

#### See Also

XdmValue Interface | Marklogic.Xcc.Types Namespace