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Field Length

Syntax​

Field Length        number

Parameters​

  • number: An integer specifying the desired width (in characters) for the column corresponding to the preceding Field command.

Description​

Controls the printed width of a database field column in a listing.

Remarks​

This command must immediately follow the Field command it modifies. It can be used to truncate or pad the field's display width. When used with Squeeze and Field Header, it allows precise control over the layout of combined fields like first and last names. For right-justified fields, truncation removes characters from the left.

Examples​

See the example for Field Header.