What datatype to save multiline textmode in sql server 2008

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What datatype is most appropriate to store multiline textmode in sql server 2008

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Mycroft Holmes · Accepted Answer · 2016-02-17T20:33:00

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There is no such thing as multiple text mode. It is simply text with line feeds included. Therefore and of the text data types will support the storage of text with linefeeds. I would use VARCHAR(up to 8000) unless you expect records over 8000 characters then I would use VARCHAR(MAX)

Posted 17-Feb-16 20:33pm

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