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PadLeft(Number, Text)

Returns a new text that is right-aligned and padded on the left with a specified character for a specified total length.

Returns a new text that is right-aligned and padded on the left with a specified character for a specified total length.

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AddDays(Number)
Adds the specified number of days to the date on which the method is called.
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AddHours(Number)
Adds the specified number of hours to the Time value.
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AddMilliseconds(Number)
Adds the specified number of milliseconds to the Time value.
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AddMinutes(Number)
Adds the specified number of minutes to the Time value.
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