MS Access Left() Function
Example
Extract a substring from a string (starting from left):
SELECT Left("SQL Tutorial", 3) AS ExtractString;
Try it Yourself »
Definition and Usage
The Left() function extracts a substring from a string (starting from left).
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 |
Note
- If number_of_chars exceeds the number of characters in string, the Left() function will return string
Technical Details
| Works in: | Access 2016, Access 2013, Access 2010, Access 2007, Access 2003, Access XP, Access 2000 |
|---|
More Examples
Example
Extract a substring from the text in a column (starting from left):
SELECT Left(CustomerName, 5) AS ExtractString
FROM Customers;
Try it Yourself »
