Purpose
Returns a string consisting only of spaces. You can call this function from the MapBasic window in MapInfo Pro.
Syntax
Space$( num_expr ) num_expr is a SmallInt numeric expression.
Return Value
String
Description
The Space$() function returns a string num_expr characters long, consisting entirely of space characters. If the num_expr value is less than or equal to zero, the Space$() function returns a null string.
Example
Dim filler As String
filler = Space$(7)
' filler is now equal to the string " "
' (7 spaces)
Note "Hello" + filler + "world!"
'this displays the message "Hello world!"See Also:
String$() function