Quick Reference
The SQL Server LEFT() function extracts a number of characters (starting from left) from a string.
SELECT LEFT('Chicken Reference', 7) AS String;Output
String
ChickenSyntax
LEFT(string, number_of_chars)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | The string to extract from(required) |
| number_of_chars | The number of characters to extract; if the number exceeds the number of characters in string, it returns the string (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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