The following example is approximately the opposite of the previous example. The example displays a date and time as character data, uses CAST to change the character data to the datetime data type, and then uses CONVERT to change the character data to the datetime data type.
Use a period inside a parenthetical when the full sentence inside the parentheses ends. Use a period inside a parenthetical when the full sentence inside the parentheses ends.
Comma/Period. 1  The comma and period always go inside the closing quotation mark when there is no parenthetical reference. Really, there is no excuse for aggressive behavior, the supervisor said. 2  The comma and period always go inside a quotation within another quotation when there is no parenthetical reference.