Thanks for the detailed explanation. I was guessing that would be the reason and you confirmed it. My plan is to eventually upsize what I'm working to a SQL backend so I'll stick with the LIKE clause.
>There are a couple of strong arguments regarding the use of the LIKE clause and LIKE() function. The obvious advantage to the LIKE clause is the portability of queries to database engines other than VFP's native engine. ANSI SQL supports the LIKE clause, while LIKE() is an internal VFP function.
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