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Core idea
What is the main idea behind MS Access StrComp() 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.
___("SQL Tutorial", "SQL Tutorial") AS CompString;3Order
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The StrComp() function compares two strings.
Definition and Usage
MS Access StrComp() Function
Example
SELECT
StrComp("SQL Tutorial", "SQL Tutorial") AS CompString;Definition and Usage
The StrComp() function compares two strings.
The result is returned as an integer based on the comparison:
- If string1 = string2, this function returns 0
- If string1 < string2, this function returns -1
- If string1 > string2, this function returns 1
- If string1 or string2 is null, this function returns null
Syntax
StrComp(
string1
,
string2
,
compare
)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string1 and string2 | Required. The two strings to compare |
| compare | Optional. The type of comparison to perform. Possible values: -1: Uses option compare 0: Binary comparison 1: Textual comparison 2: Comparison based on your database |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From Access 2000 |
|---|