General MySQL Oracle SQL Server

SPACE() - Repeating Space Character

Q

How to repeat a space character for multiple times using the SPACE() function?

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A

SPACE(N) is a MySQL built-in function that returns a string of multiple space characters. For example: 

SELECT CONCAT('WWII ended in (', SPACE(4), ')');
  -- +------------------------------------------+
  -- | CONCAT('WWII ended in (', SPACE(4), ')') |
  -- +------------------------------------------+
  -- | WWII ended in (    )                     |
  -- +------------------------------------------+

Reference information of the SPACE() function: 

SPACE(N): str
  Returns a string consisting of N space characters, or NULL
  if N is NULL.

Arguments, return value and availability:
  N: Required. The number of space characters in returning string.
  str: Return value. The string of N space characters.
  Available since MySQL 4.0.

 

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General MySQL Oracle SQL Server