# base64.to_string

## Function

Returns the original text held in a base64 object.

## Syntax

```bt
base64(text).to_string()
```

## Parameters

No parameters.

## Return value

| Type | Description |
| ------ | ------ |
| String | Returns the text passed in during construction. |

## Example

```bt
result = base64('BT').to_string()

// Output: BT
print result
```

## Notes

- No encoding or decoding will be performed.