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MS Access MonthName() Function

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What is the main idea behind MS Access MonthName() Function?

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Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ MonthName(3);
3Order

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Return the name of the month based on a number:
Definition and Usage
MS Access MonthName() Function

Example

Return the name of the month based on a number:

SELECT MonthName(3);

Definition and Usage

The MonthName() function returns the name of the month based on a number.

Syntax

MonthName(
number
,
abbreviate
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
numberRequired. A value from 1 to 12, that represent the month
abbreviateOptional. A Boolean value. True = the month name should be abbreviated. False = the month name should not be abbreviated. False is default

Technical Details

Works in:From Access 2000

Example

Return the abbreviated name of the month based on a number:

SELECT WeekdayName(3, true);

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