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xp_sprintf (Transact-SQL)

Formats and stores a series of characters and values in the string output parameter. Each format argument is replaced with the corresponding argument.

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Syntax

xp_sprintf { string OUTPUT , format }
     [ , argument [ ,...n ] ]

Arguments

  • string
    Is a varchar variable that receives the output.

  • OUTPUT
    When specified, puts the value of the variable in the output parameter.

  • format
    Is a format character string with placeholders for argument values, similar to that supported by the C-language sprintf function. Currently, only the %s format argument is supported.

  • argument
    Is a character string that represents the value of the corresponding format argument.

  • n
    Is a placeholder that indicates that a maximum of 50 arguments can be specified.

Return Code Values

0 (success) or 1 (failure)

Result Sets

xp_sprintf returns the following message:

The command(s) completed successfully.

Permissions

Requires membership in the public role.