BLANKS( ) function
Returns a string containing a specified number of blank spaces.
Syntax
BLANKS(count)
Parameters
| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| count | numeric | The number of blank spaces to insert. |
Output
Character.
Examples
Basic examples
Returns " ":
BLANKS(5)
Returns "ABC Corporation":
"ABC" + BLANKS(1) + "Corporation"
Remarks
When to use BLANKS( )
Use the BLANKS( ) function to harmonize fields, to initialize variables in scripts, or to insert blank spaces when formatting fields or concatenating strings.
