Specifying number signs to denote functions or variables

In ColdFusion, you specify number signs (#) to denote functions and variables within a string of text. You use number signs to show the results of the function or variable on the page. Number signs instruct the ColdFusion server to evaluate the function (or variable) between the number signs and display the value. The value of the function (or variable) appears in the browser as a result.

The following are some common ways to use number signs:

For more information and examples on using number signs in expressions, see ColdFusion MX Developer’s Guide.