testing for numeric or alpha

M

Michelle W.

How do I test a text field for numeric data? How do I test a text field for
alpha data?
 
V

vanderghast

? IsNumeric("33.6"), IsNumeric("44A"), val("44a")
True False 44


So, IsNumeric can do, if the whole field has to be numerical, else, val( )
can extract the first number seen.


Not IsNumeric is an "alpha" field, or you mean "alpha' is only a text that
will NOT contain any digit? if so, the NOT LIKE "*[0-9]*" could do.



Vanderghast, Access MVP
 

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