By default, several mask pattern characters are available for use. These include:
|
Character |
Description |
|---|---|
|
S |
Identifies the character as a static character. |
|
0 |
Identifies the character as a numeric number. (0-9) |
|
9 |
Identifies the character as a numeric character or a common operator. (0-9 + - . *) |
|
A |
Identifies the character as an alphabetic character (A-Z upper and lowercase) |
|
X |
Identifies the character as an alphanumeric character. |
|
? |
When the ? placeholder is used, all characters in the mask following ? are optional for the value. Note:
Only one optional placeholder (?) is allowed in a mask. |