I was once told that checking the length was. The person that told me said that it was recommend by boundschecker application. JED
>Whats the fastest way to test for an empty string >I just get the feeling that String = '' is not good practice This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the [EMAIL PROTECTED] --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/