On Wed, 02 Feb 2005 09:59:30 +0000, mike wrote: > SELECT first_name,work_email FROM tb_contacts WHERE > tb_contacts.work_email <>''; > > However I get loads of blank email addresses coming up > > anyone any ideas An idea: You have " "-values in your work_email column, i.e. work_email values consisting of space(s). -- Greetings from Troels Arvin, Copenhagen, Denmark ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 9: the planner will ignore your desire to choose an index scan if your joining column's datatypes do not match