How do you get JSTL fmt tag to formate negative numbers with ()

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How can I get the JSTL fmt tag to format negative numbers with ()? For example, if I have -20, it would show (20). Positive numbers would be normal.

score 0 · Accepted Answer · answered Dec 08 '12 at 21:50

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I was trying to use pattern to do this, but if you use type="currency" you get the parens

<fmt:formatNumber type="currency" value="${line.volume}" />

answered Dec 08 '12 at 21:50

E Paiz

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Dec 13 '12 at 23:18

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You haven't shown what patterns you tried, but I would expect something like:

"#;(#)"

would work...

answered Dec 13 '12 at 23:18

kschneid

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