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Meow
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 Posted - 2006-01-20 : 13:53:23
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| is there a sql keyword for find or instr?i have a field i wish to make into two and i need the position of a string "-" in the field so i can do a select right and copy that data to a new colm |
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tkizer
Almighty SQL Goddess
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Posted - 2006-01-20 : 13:55:12
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| You can use CHARINDEX or PATINDEX. Check SQL Server Books Online for details on both functions. Other common string functions are SUBSTRING, LEFT, and RIGHT.Tara Kizeraka tduggan |
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Find? Instr()