# ParseFormat(string)

> Parses a format string.

## Definition

* **Type:** Method
* **Namespace:** [Unity.SmartStrings.Core.Parsing](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/smartstrings/core/parsing.md)
* **Assembly:** UnityEngine.SmartStringsModule

```csharp
public Format ParseFormat(string inputFormat)
```

### Parameters

**** (\[string]\(https\://learn.microsoft.com/dotnet/api/system.string)): Format string to parse.

### Returns

| Type                                                                                | Description                                                                                                    |
| ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Format](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/smartstrings/core/parsing/format.md) | The [Format](/engine/6000.7/script-reference/unity/smartstrings/core/parsing/format.md) for the parsed string. |