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Last Updated on June 17, 2023
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
Chicken
Syntax
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) |
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