Use this function to convert all alphabetic characters to lowercase characters and return the result.
Parameter |
Description |
String |
Enter a valid string. The default is the value of the current field. |
Length |
Specify the desired length of output. The default is the length of the input string. |
If the length you specify is longer than the string, the string is increased to the given length. If the specified length is less than the string, the length of the string is used. The string is not truncated.
Here are some examples:
(Assume the current field contains the text Your Name.)
Function |
Result |
Explanation |
Lower ( ) |
"your name" |
Defaults to the current field |
Lower ("Street Address") |
"street address" |
Lowercases the given string |
Lower ( , 15) |
"your name " |
Lowercases the current field and increases the length to 15 |
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