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    Need query to identify 10-digit numeric values

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    I need assistance with developing a query to identify records that do NOT include a 10-digit number.

    Background:

    - I have a data set with nearly 70,000 records.
    - One field is called "DOD_ID"... any valid record includes a 10-digt number (e.g., 1234567890).
    - However, there are a few records that look as follows:

    1. Alpha-numeric values:
    - Example #1: "62C4839456"
    - Example #2: "123456789X"

    ... both records include a non-numeric value somewhere in the string.

    2. Numeric values less than 10 characters:
    - Example #1: "123456789"
    - Example #2: "12345678"

    ... both records are less than 10 characters in length and thus are "invalid".

    My question:
    What SQL query would allow me to identify any records which either 1) are alpha-numeric or b) are < 10 characters in length? Ideally, I'd like to use a single query (vs. 2 queries).

    Thank you,
    Tom

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    Try

    WHERE IsNumeric(DOD_ID) = False OR Len(DOD_ID) < 10
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    How are you getting this data? If from a linked excel table it is likely you will get #error for the non numeric values. Your field type needs to be designated as text

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    Sorry for the delayed response... I got side-tracked.

    pbaldy -- your solution works great. Thank you!

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    Happy to help!
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