# Function Reference

# Binary

Returns the binary representation of an expression.

Binary ( expression )

## Parameters

expression | An expression to convert into binary/byte data.

## Return Value

Returns a Binary variant.

## Remarks

See language datatypes for a detailed description.

## Related

BinaryLen, BinaryMid, BinaryToString, Int, IsBinary, Number, StringToBinary

## Example

    #include <MsgBoxConstants.au3>

    Local $dBinary = Binary("0x00204060") ; Convert the string to binary.

    MsgBox($MB_SYSTEMMODAL, "", "Returns 1 as the variable is binary: " & IsBinary($dBinary))