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The ''Text'' or ''String'' data type consists of a sequence of one or more than one alphanumeric character, like a word or a sentence. | The ''Text'' or ''String'' data type consists of a sequence of one or more than one alphanumeric character, like a word or a sentence. | ||
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Numeric only sequences that are not supposed to be used in math operations (like sums and divisions) must also be considered as ''Text'' (ex.: Individual Social ID). | Numeric only sequences that are not supposed to be used in math operations (like sums and divisions) must also be considered as ''Text'' (ex.: Individual Social ID). | ||
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Text data type columns have a limit of 255 characters; | Text data type columns have a limit of 255 characters; | ||
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The data type of a column is defined in the data source creation, see [[Input Data Format]]. | The data type of a column is defined in the data source creation, see [[Input Data Format]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:07, 19 September 2017
The Text or String data type consists of a sequence of one or more than one alphanumeric character, like a word or a sentence.
Numeric only sequences that are not supposed to be used in math operations (like sums and divisions) must also be considered as Text (ex.: Individual Social ID).
Text data type columns have a limit of 255 characters;
The data type of a column is defined in the data source creation, see Input Data Format.
