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How to create a if statement using the first 4 char of a text field

  • March 13, 2017
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I need help trying to create an if state using the first 3 or 4 char of a text field

For example if  [text field 1] start with 7083 = 083
                         [text field 1] start with 083 = 083
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      • ChrisChris
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      • March 13, 2017

      assuming the string you're checking is text, the formula field may go something like:

      if(

      begins([field],"7083"),"083",

      begins([field],"083"),"083"

      )

      The Begin() function works on text fields, so if you're comparing numbers, you'd have to use the ToText() fuction around the expression.


      This link may help you with formula functions:

      https://login.quickbase.com/db/6ewwzuuj?a=q&qid=6


      • MCFNeil
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      • March 13, 2017
      To show just the left most characters you can use the formula "Left"

      Left([text field], 3)  will return the left 3 characters.

      Combine that with your if like this:

      If(Left([Text Field], 3)="083", "Result if true", "result if false")

      Then to combine both of those to evaluate options you can "daisy chain" them together:

      If(Left([Text Field], 3)="083", "083",
      If(Left([Text Field], 4)="7083", "083", "result if neither is true"))
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