InStr

concerns

The InStr attribute function looks for a string in the string of the variable from the left and returns the position.

 

Syntax

InStr(SearchFor, [LanguageID, [Compare]])

Return value

Type

Description

Long

Value > 0 if search successful, otherwise 0

Parameter

Use

Name

Type

Passing

Description

Required

SearchFor

String

ByVal

String, to search for

Optional

LanguageID

String

ByVal

Language-ID of the value

Optional

Compare

CompareModes

ByVal

Language-ID of the value

Note

If LanguageID is not specified, the dialog language applies.

 

CompareModes

Description

0 – BinaryCompare

An exact comparison is carried out

1 – TextCompare

Uppercase and lowercase letters are not considered