Begins With

Returns TRUE if a text string begins with a specified text pattern.

For the definition and syntax of the BeginsWith string function, which can be used to create attribute forms, see BeginsWith.

Syntax

Arg1 Begins With Arg2

Where:

Arg1 and Arg2 are text strings.

The text pattern comparison may or may not be case sensitive depending on the database implementation.

Example

Region@DESC Begins with "North"

Returns TRUE for Regions that start with North, such as Northeast and Northwest.