We organized the functions in this reference guide into categories based on the types of data that each function interacts with. For example, you can find information about Handlebars functions that manipulate dates and times in the Date & Time Functions category.
This table lists all the existing Handlebars functions on a single page in alphabetical order. The purpose of this index is to make it easier to explore and discover Handlebars functions that you might not have encountered otherwise.
| Function Name | Description | Category |
|---|---|---|
| add | Returns the sum of two numbers. | Math |
| and | Returns true if both operands are true. |
Comparison |
| assignCoupon | Claims a coupon row from a marketing object. | Data |
| base64Decode | Converts Base64-encoded binary data to plain text. | Utility |
| base64Encode | Converts plain text to Base64-encoded binary data. | Utility |
| buildUrl | Creates a parameterized, click-tracked URL. | Content |
| buildRowSetFromString | Creates a rowset by splitting a string at a delimiter. | Content |
| buildRowSetFromXML | Loads XML data into a rowset by using an XPath expression. | Content |
| char | Returns a character when passed an ASCII character code. | String |
| claimRow | Returns and claims the first unclaimed row from a marketing object. | Data |
| compare | Compares two values using a specified operator. | Comparison |
| concat | Concatenates strings of text. | String |
| dateAdd | Adds or subtracts an amount of time to a date. | Date & Time |
| dateDiff | Calculates the time difference between two dates. | Date & Time |
| datePart | Extracts a specified part of a date or timestamp. | Date & Time |
| divide | Returns the result of dividing the first parameter by the second parameter. | Math |
| each | Loops through a list of items and renders a block of template code for each item. | Objects |
| equals | Compares two values for equality. | Comparison |
| encode | Calculates a cryptographic hash by using a specified algorithm. | Encryption |
| encodeURI | Converts a string to a format that is safe to use in a URL. | HTTP |
| encodeURIComponent | Encodes non-URL components of a string. | HTTP |
| fallback | Returns a fallback value if the first argument is null, empty, or if an exception occurs. | Utility |
| filter | Returns a list of items that match a condition. | Objects |
| flatten | Flattens a nested list into a single list. | Objects |
| format | Formats output based on a format string and optional type specification. | Utility |
| formatCurrency | Formats a number as a currency value. | Utility |
| formatNumber | Formats a number as a numeric type. | Utility |
| get | Returns the value of a property from an object. | Objects |
| getContentBlock | Retrieves and renders a content block within a template. | Content |
| guid | Generates a globally unique identifier (GUID). | Content |
| hash | Constructs an object for use in queries. | Data |
| if | Conditionally renders a block based on whether a value evaluates to true. |
Comparison |
| iif | Evaluates an expression and returns one of two values based on whether the expression is true or false. |
Comparison |
| impressionRegion | Defines an impression region in a message. | Content |
| indexOf | Returns the position at which a substring occurs within a string. | String |
| isEmailAddress | Tests whether an email address is structurally valid. | Content |
| isEmpty | Checks if a specified parameter evaluates to null or empty. | Comparison |
| isNullDefault | Returns a default value when a value is null. | Utility |
| jsonPath | Query and filter JSON objects. | Objects |
| length | Returns the length of a string or the number of elements in an array. | Utility |
| lookup | Access an object property or array element. | Objects |
| lowercase | Returns the provided string using only lowercase letters. | String |
| map | Extracts a specific field from each object in a list. | Objects |
| md5 | Converts a string to a 128-bit hexadecimal MD5 hash. | Encryption |
| modulo | Returns the remainder after dividing the first parameter by the second parameter. | Math |
| multiply | Returns the product of two numbers. | Math |
| not | Returns true if the operand is false. |
Comparison |
| now | Returns the current system timestamp. | Date & Time |
| or | Returns true if at least one operand is true. |
Comparison |
| personalizationResult | Retrieves personalized content or data based on subscriber information and campaign context. | Personalization |
| properCase | Returns specified string with the first letter of each word capitalized. | String |
| query | Retrieves multiple records from Sales Cloud or marketing object data sources. | Data |
| queryFirst | Retrieves the first record from Sales Cloud, marketing objects, or data graphs that matches the specified criteria. | Data |
| raiseError | Throws an exception with a specified error message and optional error code. | Utility |
| random | Returns a random number within a specified range. | Math |
| regExMatch | Searches a string for a pattern by using a regular expression. | String |
| repeat | Repeats a block of template code a specified number of times, providing loop context variables for each iteration. | Utility |
| replace | Replaces every occurrence of one substring with a different substring. | String |
| set | Performs local variable assignment within its block scope. | Utility |
| sha1 | Converts a string to a 160-bit hexadecimal SHA-1 hash. | Encryption |
| sha256 | Converts a string to a 256-bit hexadecimal SHA-2 hash. | Encryption |
| sha512 | Converts a string to a 512-bit hexadecimal SHA-2 hash. | Encryption |
| slice | Returns a portion of a list between two specified indices. | Objects |
| sort | Sorts a list of objects by a specified field. | Utility |
| stringToHex | Converts each character in a string to its hexadecimal equivalent. | String |
| substring | Returns a portion of a string, beginning at a specified character position. | String |
| subtract | Returns the result of subtracting the second parameter from the first parameter. | Math |
| timeZoneConversion | Converts a date from one time zone to another. | Date & Time |
| trim | Removes white space from the beginning and end of a string. | String |
| unless | Conditionally renders a block based on whether a value evaluates to false. |
Comparison |
| uppercase | Returns the provided string using only uppercase letters. | String |
| with | Changes the context within a block to a specified object so that you can access properties without repeating the object name. | Utility |