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MS Access Val() Function

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Core idea

What is the main idea behind MS Access Val() 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.

___ Val(PostalCode) FROM Customers;
3Order

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

The Val() function reads a string and returns the numbers found in the string.
Definition and Usage
MS Access Val() Function

Example

SELECT Val(PostalCode) FROM Customers;

Definition and Usage

The Val() function reads a string and returns the numbers found in the string.

Note

This function stops reading once it encounters a NON-numeric character.

Syntax

Val(
string
)

Parameter Values

ParameterDescription
stringRequired. A string expression

Technical Details

Works in:From Access 2000

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