Quick Reference
The SQL Server SUBSTRING() function extracts a specified number of characters from a specified position in a string.
SELECT SUBSTRING('1SMARTchicken', 7, 7) AS Extracted;Output
Extracted
chickenSyntax
SUBSTRING(string, start, length)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | The string to extract from (required) |
| start | The start position (first position is 1) (required) |
| length | The number of characters to extract (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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