Quick Reference
The SQL Server TRANSLATE() function returns the string from the first argument after the characters in the second argument are translated into it. The TRANSLATE() function will return an error if characters and translations have different lengths.
SELECT TRANSLATE('Friday', 'Friday', 'Monday');Output
MondaySyntax
TRANSLATE(string, characters, translations)Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| string | The input string (required) |
| characters | The characters to be replaced (required) |
| translation | The new characters (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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