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 What does 'n' mean?

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SQLFOX
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45 Posts

Posted - 2010-09-28 : 16:43:16
I have seen the letter 'n' before some T-SQL words, e.g. nvarchar. What does 'n' mean/stand for? Also, what is the difference between char and varchar?

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russell
Pyro-ma-ni-yak

5072 Posts

Posted - 2010-09-28 : 16:49:04
it specifies unicode format.

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms186939.aspx
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TG
Master Smack Fu Yak Hacker

6065 Posts

Posted - 2010-09-28 : 16:49:20
char and varchar (books online)



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TG
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SQLFOX
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Posted - 2010-09-29 : 16:22:36
Thanks! :-)
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