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Byte Function

Returns a byte from an input numerical value.

Syntax

Byte (expression)

expression is a character value in the range 0 through 255.

Remarks

The Byte function can be used to build a string byte by byte, rather than character by character. If NLS is not enabled, the Byte function works like the Char function.


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Update timestamp Last updated: 2010-09-30