>LIKE operator uses % as any symbol, while like function uses *, if my memory serves me right.
Correct. I will stick to SQL syntax of LIKE for SQL commands, and LIKE() for non-SQL VFP commands. In case something got upsized to Oracle or SLQ, you would be hosed if you use LIKE() in a SQL command instead of LIKE.
Mark McCasland
Midlothian, TX USA