Using Mid to Extract Right Side of a String in Access

In this Microsoft Access tutorial, I will show you how to use the Mid function to extract the right side of a string, an easier alternative to the traditional Right function. Learn how to handle variable string positions, split full names, and simplify your data manipulation processes.

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Prerequisites

• String Functions

Recommended Courses

• Access Beginner 1

Usage

• SpacePos: InStr([FullName]," ")
• FirstName: Left([FullName],[SpacePos]-1)
• OldLastName: Right([FullName],Len([FullName])-[SpacePos])
• NewLastName: Mid([FullName],[SpacePos]+1)

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