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Description

FAST version of LEN function working on scalar string variable only!

Return the length of a string expression.

Syntax

n = LENF(StringVariable)

Returns

Number

Parameters

Name

Type

Optional

Meaning

StringVariable

Variable

IMPORTANT: a scalar string variable.

This parameter can only be:

•	a single global or local string variable

•	a string element of a user defined type (UDT)

Remarks

LEN will always make a copy of the string expression passed as parameter.

Restrictions