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Core idea
What is the main idea behind MySQL FIELD() 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.
___ FIELD("q", "s", "q", "l");3Order
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The FIELD() function returns the index position of a value in a list of values.
Definition and Usage
MySQL FIELD() Function
Example
SELECT FIELD("q", "s", "q", "l");Definition and Usage
The FIELD() function returns the index position of a value in a list of values.
This function performs a case-insensitive search.
Note
If the specified value is not found in the list of values, this function will return 0. If value is NULL, this function will return 0.
Syntax
FIELD(
value
,
val1
,
val2
,
val3
, ...)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| value | Required. The value to search for in the list |
| val1 , val2 , val3 , .... | Required. The list of values to search |
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 |
|---|