STRING$(n, string_exp$) STRING$(n, ascii_val)

 

Returns a String Value
Returns a string n characters long consisting entirely of the first character from string_exp$. If the alternate form is used, the returned string consists of characters with the ASCII value of ascii_val. This function is useful for designing underlines.

Examples:

STRING$(10,"*")

Returns "**********".

STRING$(20,65)

Returns "AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA".

Other Resources

• Expression Examples
• Filtering Records
• Knowledge Base Article R11493 - All About Expressions
• Knowledge Base Article R11515 - Filter Expression Examples
• Knowledge Base Article R11487 - Working with Indexes, Filters, and QuickViews
• Knowledge Base Article R10750 - Report Writer, Filter, and WorkFlow Functions (provides link to downloadable .pdf)