On Thu, Sep 06, 2007 at 11:08:02AM +0200, Alban Hertroys wrote: > create index tmp_idx on table(number) where number != trim(number); > analyze table; > update table set number = trim(number) where number != trim(number); dont use !=. use <>. != does something different, and in fact it is not a real operator - it's just 2 operators bundled together. depesz -- quicksil1er: "postgres is excellent, but like any DB it requires a highly paid DBA. here's my CV!" :) http://www.depesz.com/ - blog dla ciebie (i moje CV) ---------------------------(end of broadcast)--------------------------- TIP 6: explain analyze is your friend