Quick Reference
The MySQL ASCII() function returns the ASCII value for the specific character.
The following returns the ASCII value of the first character in the last_name in the Customers table.
SELECT ASCII(last_name) AS 'Character Code'
FROM Customers;Syntax
ASCII(character)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| character | The character to return the ASCII value for; if more than one character is entered, it will only return the value for the first character (required) |
SQL Notes:
- Any work being done to modify the structure of a database or delete tables or the the database itself should only be done after making a recent backup
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