Re: Decode

Ruth,
 The DECODE is the equivelent of IF,THEN,ELSE.   select Decode(column, value IF, value THEN, value ELSE) from tablename;
Ron
ROR
>>> rgramolini_at_tax.state.vt.us 09/11/02 02:59PM >>>
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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