check out the 'fm' format clause ie to_char(x,'fm....');
hth connor --- shuan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi all, > > Have you guys ever try this before: > > 1* select to_char(1.6,'00000.0000') from dual > SQL> / > > TO_CHAR(1.6 > ----------- > 00001.6000 > > Notice that got one space in front of "00001.6000"? > > I'm using Oracle 8.0.5 in Linux. > > Thanks in advance. > ===== Connor McDonald http://www.oracledba.co.uk http://www.oaktable.net "Remember amateurs built the ark - Professionals built the Titanic" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Everything you'll ever need on one web page from News and Sport to Email and Music Charts http://uk.my.yahoo.com -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: =?iso-8859-1?q?Connor=20McDonald?= 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).
