What Is Rpad and Lpad

LPAD is used to pad the left side of a base string with a given pad string. It will repeat the pad string until the given length is met. RPAD is similar but adds the padding on the right side of the base string. This can be useful anywhere a certain pad is required, such as requiring leading 0’s or leading spaces.

What does Lpad do in Oracle?

The Oracle LPAD() function is used to padding the left side of a string with a specific set of characters. The function is useful for formatting the output of a query.

What does RPAD mean in SQL?

Definition and Usage The RPAD() function right-pads a string with another string, to a certain length.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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