Example
SELECT Left("SQL Tutorial", 3) AS ExtractString;Definition and Usage
The Left() function extracts a number of characters from a string (starting from left).
Note
See also the Right() function.
Syntax
Left(
string
,
number_of_chars
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | Required. The string to extract from |
| number_of_chars | Required. The number of characters to extract. If this parameter is higher than the number of characters in string , this function will return the entire string |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From Access 2000 |
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