Incorrect results when performing partial search for a name that contains an apostrophe

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SQL-Server-2005

When searching for a client name that contains an apostrophe, if you enter only a part of the name, no records are returned. You must enter the entire name in order to get records returned.

Example :

Data Entered Records Returned
Robin O’ None
Robin O’N None
Robin O’Ne None
Robin O’Nea None
Robin O’Neal Correct record

Please let me know on this....

Posted 17-Nov-11 22:31pm

nitendrasingh

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Mehdi Gholam 18-Nov-11 4:35am

What is the query you are using? Are you using the % character at the end.

Al Moje 18-Nov-11 4:48am

I think when saving record(s) in database containing an apostrophe should be avoided. These may be manipulated/replace with other character such as single quote. this is just a trick but it function will. This also requires manipulation when retrieving back from select query... I am not saying that this should be the way but maybe there were some other best way..

Sergey Alexandrovich Kryukov 18-Nov-11 14:17pm

Yes, where is your query sample?
--SA

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thatraja · Answer 1 · 2011-11-19T02:43:00

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Always post your code/query in your question for quick response otherwise you won't..

Here you go
SQL SERVER – Tips from the SQL Joes 2 Pros Development Series – Finding Apostrophes in String and Text – Day 3 of 35[^]

For your information
SQL Server LIKE[^]
SQL Server Reference Manual - Wildcard Characters[^]

Posted 19-Nov-11 2:43am

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Sander Rossel 19-Nov-11 8:48am

My 5 for the links. Especially the first one.
When I tried something similiar for the first time I ended up with something like '''''''''' :D