Left

Definition:

Left(string, length)

Description:

Returns the specified number of characters from a string, starting at the left-hand end and moving right.

Platforms:

All

Parameters:

string - required

String from which characters are to be extracted.

length - required

Number of characters to be returned.

Returns:

String containing the requested characters.

Notes:

This Method will return the whole string if the length parameter exceeds the length of the string.