MS SQL Server SPACE() Function

Sometimes you may need to add space with your desired text in MS SQL Server. There is a function called SPACE in MS SQL Server by which you can do this. SPACE function return space string inserts a string into another string.

Let’s see the function syntax:

SPACE( integer_expression );

In this syntax:

• Parameter integer_expression is a positive integer that indicates the number of spaces.
• Function returns number of spaces according to parameter. If integer_expression is negative, a null string is returned.

The following example uses SPACE function to space with string.

DECLARE @f varchar(30) = 'Minhajur';
DECLARE @m varchar(30) = 'Rahman';
DECLARE @l varchar(30) = 'Khan';

SELECT @f as first_name,
@m as middle_name,
@l as last_name,
@f+SPACE(1)+@m+SPACE(1)+@l as full_name;

Here is the result set.

In the above example SPACE function add spaces between first_name & middle_ and middle_name & last_name.

I have an another post MS SQL Server String Related Functions where you will learn about different string related functions of MS SQL Server.

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