> The GSG states the ALL trimming trims left and right, whereas the Help

states it removes

> from within the string too.
>
> Which is correct?

Both.

IBO has various trimming modes you can configure on a column-by-column
basis. I think you are just not being patient with the context...

Regards,
Jason Wharton
CPS - Mesa AZ
http://www.ibobjects.com

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