SQL Server ASCII() Function
Example
Return the number code of the first character in "CustomerName":
SELECT ASCII(CustomerName) AS NumCodeOfFirstChar
FROM Customers;
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Definition and Usage
The ASCII() function returns the number code that represents the specific character.
Syntax
ASCII(character)Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
| character | Required. The character to return the number code for. If more than one character is entered, it will return the value for the first character and ignore all the rest. |
Technical Details
| Works in: | SQL Server 2014, SQL Server 2012, SQL Server 2008 R2, SQL Server 2008, SQL Server 2005 |
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