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The SUBSTRING function returns a new character string that is a portion of another character expression. The new string begins at the specified starting point in the original expression and extends the number of characters specified in the length parameter. If the length parameter is omitted, the new string extends to the end of the original string. | The SUBSTRING function returns a new character string that is a portion of another character expression. The new string begins at the specified starting point in the original expression and extends the number of characters specified in the length parameter. If the length parameter is omitted, the new string extends to the end of the original string. | ||
- | This function returns a C STRING datatype. | + | This function returns a STRING datatype. |
==== Syntax ==== | ==== Syntax ==== |