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Alphanumeric Formatting

Alphanumeric String

Description

A

Each A is replaced by an alphabetic character or an asterisk.

9

Each 9 is replaced by an numeric character or an asterisk.

B

Each B is replaced by a blank.

X

Any alpha character is acceptable.

T

Any alpha character is acceptable.

W

Expand the string until entire input string fits. The increment used is the number of W's found. Must be the rightmost characters

See Also

Variable Formatting Strings

Date Formatting

Numeric Formatting