Question

I am trying to replace multiple rows in an Access database to follow a new set of data rules. For instance, the word Fort in Fort Myers is listed as Ft., Ft and Fort. I would like to make a global change to the group. I am familiar with the SQL replace command, but wondering if anyone has done something similar with a stored procedure or had experience with something like this.

Answer 1

You have to be really, really careful that you don’t replace more than what you intend.

MAKE A BACKUP first in case things go horribly wrong.

Always start with a SELECT to filter the records first. Go over the results carefully.

SELECT * FROM Table WHERE City LIKE '%Ft. Myers%'  

Then do the Replaces as Carlton said.