Left Function in VB.NET
What is the use of Left() string function in VB.NET?
Explanation
Left Function
Left Function in Visual Basic.net 2008 returns the specifed number of characters from the
left of a string.
Syntax:
Function Left(ByVal str As String,
ByVal Length As Integer) As String
In the above syntax the number of character specified in the
Length is returned from the
left of the
String.
Example:
Module Module1
Sub Main()
Dim Str As String = "RETURN for LEFT Function"
Console.WriteLine("String returned is::" & Left(Str, 6))
Console.ReadLine()
End Sub
End Module
Result:
String returned is:: RETURN
In the above example, 6 characters from the left most part of the string is returned.