Phone number data formatting all over the place in my database
I have a table that has a column for phone numbers. there are thousands in here and their formatting is not consistent.
ie....
(999) 999-9999
1111111111
222-222-2222
they are all over the place
I need to update this to one format. 888-888-8888 example
does someone know how to do that?
Thanks a bunch
ie....
(999) 999-9999
1111111111
222-222-2222
they are all over the place
I need to update this to one format. 888-888-8888 example
does someone know how to do that?
Thanks a bunch
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it is only for USA numbers
Great, USA 10 digit numbers only. The +1 may be optional as an 11th digit. Between the solutions above, do you need any more assistance?
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>> I'd suggest not storing ANY formatting chars.
I second that. Like I mentioned earlier, my preference is to do formatting on the front end, or as Scott said when needed.
I second that. Like I mentioned earlier, my preference is to do formatting on the front end, or as Scott said when needed.
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PerfectoMundo
Do you need to support international numbers?