Use UPPER() function. to get only first char : select upper(substr(namn,1,1)) from test;
to get whole word, but with first char versal: select upper(substr(namn,1,1)) || substr(namn,2) from test; JP On Wed 27. March 2002 12:58, you wrote: > Hallo, > > I know this question sound a bit simple, but can anyone give me a select > statement which make the first character of the word in a field Would > appreciate very much. I have checked the manual but cant get it right. > > I am starting with this sql statement: > > select (substr (namn,0,1)) from test to pick outthe first character and I > want that first character to be a VERSAL. > > > Thanks in advance > > Roland -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jan Pruner INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
