Subject Re: manipulating a string From Lee Grant <camilee@nospam.comcast.net> Date Mon, 21 Mar 2022 03:20:25 -0400 Newsgroups dbase.getting-started Robbie, One reason might be if you don't already or don't want to learn regex, your way is understandable and usable as well. Mervyn's way allows the use of a regex capable control (which his example gives a little idea how to use) that is only of use if you know regex and want to use that.   They're both useful, regardless of size. What matters, is getting the job done. :) Lee On 3/20/2022 9:47 PM, Robbie Nott wrote: > Hi Lee & Mervyn > > 17 lines vs 75 > Mervyn's code is awesome > > Recent help ( much appreciated ) from Mervyn with Windows' User32 > library and now this are slowly opening my eyes to using functions > outside of dBase. > > Will certainly look into regEx > After all, why re-invent the wheel ? > > Robbie >