SQL Reference
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Quick Reference

The SQL Server PATINDEX() function returns the position of a pattern in a string. If the pattern is not found, this function returns 0.

  • The search is case-insensitive
  • The first position in the string is 1
SELECT PATINDEX('%chicken%', '1SMARTchicken.com');

Output

7

Syntax

PATINDEX(%pattern%, string)

Parameters

ParameterDescription
%pattern%The pattern to find (must be surrounded by %; wildcards can be used) (required)

  • % - Match any string of any length (including 0 length)

  • _ - Match one single character

  • [] - Match any characters in the brackets, e.g. [xyz]

  • [^] - Match any character not in the brackets, e.g. [^xyz]
stringThe string to be searched (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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