Or if id is number update table set column_name=TO_NUMBER(substr(TO_CHAR(column_name),-4,4))
JP On Wed 21. November 2001 17:45, you wrote: > Fawzia > > How about: > > > > update table > set column_name=substr(column_name,-4,4) > > > > Tom Mercadante > Oracle Certified Professional > > > -----Original Message----- > Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2001 11:04 AM > To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L > > > > Hi, > > Can you tell me if its possible to write some sql to change some data. > Basically I need to run a scritp to change data of column: id from 12345678 > to the last four digits. Is this possible to do in sql/plsql?? > > Any advice/hints would be greatly appreciated > > Rgds > > Fawzia > > > ********************************************************************** > Information in this email is confidential and may be privileged. > It is intended for the addressee only. If you have received it in error, > please notify the sender immediately and delete it from your system. > You should not otherwise copy it, retransmit it or use or disclose its > contents to anyone. > Thank you for your co-operation. > ********************************************************************** -- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com -- Author: Jan Pruner INET: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Fat City Network Services -- (858) 538-5051 FAX: (858) 538-5051 San Diego, California -- Public Internet access / Mailing Lists -------------------------------------------------------------------- To REMOVE yourself from this mailing list, send an E-Mail message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (note EXACT spelling of 'ListGuru') and in the message BODY, include a line containing: UNSUB ORACLE-L (or the name of mailing list you want to be removed from). You may also send the HELP command for other information (like subscribing).
