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By Richard Rost   Richard Rost on LinkedIn Email Richard Rost   2 years ago

The Difference Between Null & Zero Length String


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In this Microsoft Access video, we're going to learn about Zero Length Strings, the Allow Zero Length property, how a ZLS is different from a Null value, how to set all of this up in our database, and most importantly how to use them each properly.

Simon from Cleveland, Ohio (a Platinum Member) asks: I'm confused. What's the difference between a Null value and a Zero Length String?

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Members will learn how to use the format property to display "NULL" or (None) and in color. We'll learn about a problem with DLookup and how it doesn't work properly with zero length strings. I'll share my DLookupZLS function which does work with ZLS. We'll see how short & long text fields handle ZLS differently. We'll learn about different combinations of the Allow Zero Length and Required properties. And we'll learn about two more possible values: Empty and Nothing. This Extended Cut is jam packed with goodies, folks.

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