Why do you use translate?? It is easier to use REPLACE select REPLACE( REPLACE( REPLACE('"''","Bye"','''','') ,'"','') ,',','') from dual; JP
On Wednesday 31 July 2002 14:23, you wrote: > Hi, > > how can i use TRANSLATE to take out commas(,)single > quotes(') and double quotes(") from a string ? > > Cheers > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better > http://health.yahoo.com -- Pruner Jan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jan.pruner.cz/ ----------------------------- Only Robinson Crusoe had all his work done by Friday -- 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).