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MySQL LENGTH() Function

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Core idea

What is the main idea behind MySQL LENGTH() Function?

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1Quick choice

Which statement best captures the main point of this lesson?

2Fill blank

Complete the missing token from the example code.

___ LENGTH("SQL Tutorial") AS LengthOfString;
3Order

Put the learning moves in the order that makes the concept easiest to apply.

The LENGTH() function returns the length of a string (in bytes).
Definition and Usage
MySQL LENGTH() Function

Example

SELECT LENGTH("SQL Tutorial") AS LengthOfString;

Definition and Usage

The LENGTH() function returns the length of a string (in bytes).

Syntax

LENGTH(
string
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
stringRequired. The string to count the length for

Technical Details

Works in:From MySQL 4.0

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