See my other reply to you about this ...

~~Bonnie


>>>>Yes, in SQL 2000 fixed lenght data types always take the same space regardless what value is stored in it.<
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>>>Another good reason to use varchars!!! <g>
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>>I'm not sure why would you want to use Null in the char/varchar field in the first place unless empty values is not the same as Null.
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>Sergey;
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>Now that is a good question! I had not given it enough thought and you are so correct! I have done this for the wrong reasons! When you get into a bad habit you pay the price! :)
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>Tom