Expression Operators
The expression operators are summarized in the following table:
Operator |
Description |
+ |
Adds two numeric fields or values |
- |
Subtracts two numeric fields or values |
* |
Multiplies two numeric fields or values |
/ |
Divides two numeric fields or values |
& |
Concatenates two string fields or values |
() |
Separates expressions or operations |
“ ” |
Surrounds a text string of characters |
= |
Checks that two fields or values are equal |
<> |
Checks that two fields or values are not equal |
> |
Checks that a field or value is strictly greater than another |
< |
Checks that a field or value is strictly less than another |
>= |
Checks that a field or value is greater than or equal to another |
<= |
Checks that a field or value is less than or equal to another |
AND |
Combines two Boolean fields or values with the logical AND operator |
OR |
Combines two Boolean fields or values with the logical OR operator |
NOT |
Returns the opposite logical value of a Boolean field or value |
TRUE |
Returns the logical value TRUE (used mainly in calculated fields) |
FALSE |
Returns the logical value FALSE (used mainly in calculated fields) |