You almost got it. Your syntax will be something like this: UPDATE Table SET address=REPLACE(address,'#','Number') WHERE column like"%#%"
When I am trying to figure out the syntax for something, I always add a LIMIT 1 at the end so that only one record gets changed. On Saturday, October 5, 2002, at 12:45 AM, Scott Johnson wrote: > I have a db with slightly over 614,000 records of names and addresses. > In > the address column, there are quite a few records like > > "123 any rd # 2" > "319 w. 1st st # B" > "4321 test blvd # 42" > etc > > I want to replace all the number signs with the actual word 'number'. > > Is there a SQL command I can use for this or do I need the help of a > scripting language (php or vb)? > > I was trying to construct something like "update into table.column > select > where column like '%#%' replace with '%number%'" > > but of course that is not going to work. I am a SQL newb btw. > > Any help appreciated. > > Thanks > > Scott > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > Before posting, please check: > http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) > http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) > > To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To unsubscribe, e-mail <mysql-unsubscribe- > [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php > > -- Brent Baisley Systems Architect Landover Associates, Inc. Search & Advisory Services for Advanced Technology Environments p: 212.759.6400/800.759.0577 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Before posting, please check: http://www.mysql.com/manual.php (the manual) http://lists.mysql.com/ (the list archive) To request this thread, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, e-mail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Trouble unsubscribing? Try: http://lists.mysql.com/php/unsubscribe.php
