decode(test_value,if_A,then_B,if_C,then_D,...,otherwise_E)

decode(city,'San Francisco','CA','Dallas','TX','Unknown')

If the city is 'San Francisco', return 'CA'.
If the city is 'Dallas', return 'TX'
If neither, return 'Unknown'



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Hello everyone,

I am having a senior moment and I have forgetten the syntax for 'decode'.
Can anyone give me a hint.  I have leant out my sql books and of course I
need them now.

Thanks in advance,
Ruth Gramolini
Oracle DBA, Vermont Department of Taxes

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