MySQL ASCII() Function
Example
Return the ASCII value of the first character in "CustomerName":
 SELECT ASCII(CustomerName) AS NumCodeOfFirstChar
FROM Customers; 
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Definition and Usage
The ASCII() function returns the ASCII value for the specific character.
Syntax
  ASCII(character)
Parameter Values
| Parameter | Description | 
|---|---|
| character | Required. The character to return the ASCII value for. If more than one character is entered, it will only return the value for the first character | 
Technical Details
| Works in: | From MySQL 4.0 | 
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