cast - Liquid Filter Reference
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Description
Casts the variable to a different data type. Can cast, strings and numbers. Records can be case to their liquid object. Note: not all Records can be cast to a liquid object.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Return Type | any |
| Category | general |
Examples
```liquid
{{ contact_record | cast: ‘string’ }} ```
Output: Contact
```liquid
{{ “35” | cast: ‘number’ }} ```
Output: 35
```liquid
{{ 35 | cast: ‘string’ }} ```
Output: 35
```liquid
{{ contact_record | cast: ‘liquid_object’ }} ```
Output: Contact
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