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STRLEFT scalar function

The STRLEFT function returns a string that consists of the specified number of leftmost bytes of the specified string units.

Character string:

Read syntax diagramSkip visual syntax diagramSTRLEFT1( character-expression, length,CODEUNITS16CODEUNITS32OCTETS)
Notes:
  • 1 FL 506 STRLEFT is a newly supported name for the LEFT function.

The STRLEFT function is identical to the LEFT function. For more information, see LEFT or STRLEFT scalar function.

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