It should be as follows: SELECT * FROM x_table WHERE name Like = "%part_of_name%" Hope this helps, M.Mamedov ----- Original Message ----- From: "Constantin Brinzoi" <aurel@xxxxxxxxxx> To: <php-db@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2003 1:51 PM Subject: SQL question > I know it is possible to search a database like this: > > SELECT * FROM x_table WHERE name="%part_of_name%" > > but I don't know for sure the correct command. > > Could you tell me the right syntax? > > TIA > Aurel. > > -- > PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) > To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.545 / Virus Database: 339 - Release Date: 27.11.2003 -- PHP Database Mailing List (http://www.php.net/) To unsubscribe, visit: http://www.php.net/unsub.php