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   Because its not a valid language syntax...Try Instr, Mid, Left, Right.   
   Really depends on what SubString does.   
      
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   "Mick"  wrote in message   
   news:6MKOd.229776$Np3.9530926@ursa-nb00s0.nbnet.nb.ca...   
   > Anyone know why the substring() does not work in my VB app??   
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   > Is there something I could use in its place?   
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   > Thanks,   
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   > Mick   
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