Programming Reference Manual

StrComp

 
Syntax
 
StrComp(Str1,Str2,Comp)
 
Description
Compare two strings.
 
Parameter
Description
Str1 
Compare this string with Str2. If this value is Null then Null is returned.
Str2 
Compare this string with Str1. If this value is Null then Null is returned.
Comp 
This numeric value indicates the type of comparison. See Comp table below.
 
Result
Description
-1
Str1 is less than Str2.
0
Str1 is equal to Str2.
1
Str1 is greater than Str2.
Null 
Str1 or Str2 is Null.
 
Comp
Value
Effect
vbUseCompareOption
-1
Performs the comparison using the Option Compare statement value.
vbBinaryCompare
0
Compares the string's binary data.
vbTextCompare
1
Compares the string's text using the collation rules.
vbDatabaseCompare
2
Microsoft Access only. (Not supported.)
See Also
LCase$, Option Compare, StrConv$, UCase$.
Example
 
Sub Main
    Debug.Print StrComp("F","e") ' -1
    Debug.Print StrComp("F","e",1) ' 1
    Debug.Print StrComp("F","f",1) ' 0
End Sub