# formatted(_:) Converts `self` to its textual representation. ``` func formatted(_ format: F) -> F.FormatOutput where F : FormatStyle, F.FormatInput == DateComponents ``` ## Parameters `format` The format for formatting `self`. ## Return Value A representation of `self` using the given `format`. The type of the representation is specified by `FormatStyle.FormatOutput`. --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)