Plural Function

Description:
The specified plural text or the specified singular text according to the numeric value being greater than 1 or not.
This would often be used to test if the repeat context of a variable is more than 1 eg: variables such as NumberofBorrowers or NumberofGuarantors that are used as part of a repeat could be tested to see if a plural noun or singular noun is needed.
Returns:
Text
Parameters:
Parameter
Data Type
Description
1
Whole Number
The whole number.
2
Text
The plural text.
3
Text
The singular text.
Examples:
When using functions inside a field, remember the field brackets:
{Plural(NumberofBorrowers, "Each Borrower", "The Borrower")}
Expression
Result
plural( 3, "Guarantors", "Guarantor" )
"Guarantors"
plural( 1, "Guarantors", "Guarantor" )
"Guarantor"
plural( 0, "Guarantors", "Guarantor" )
"Guarantor"

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