Lower()

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Lower()

Syntax

Lower( <FieldName> )

 

Purpose

To make fields appear as if all their data was entered in lower case.

 

Parameters

The name of a field or a character expression.

 

Returns

A Character value.

 

Usage

This function is the opposite of the "Upper()" function. It is useful when you wish to make all the letters in a field appear in lower case on a report or mailing label.

 

Example

The following examples demonstrate various results of Lower():

 

CALL

RESULT

Lower( "STRING" )

string

Lower( " 1234 CHARS = " )

1234 chars =

IDLookUp( LinkedDonorFor( "FATHER" ), .First_Name. )

Christopher