SUBSTRING function
SUBSTRING returns a specified substring of a string.
Signatures
| Parameter | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| str | string |
The base string. |
| start_pos | int |
The starting position for the substring; counting starts at 1. |
| len | int |
The length of the substring you want to return. |
Return value
substring returns a string.
Examples
SELECT substring('abcdefg', 3) AS substr;
substr
--------
cdefg
SELECT substring('abcdefg', 3, 3) AS substr;
substr
--------
cde