Possible Duplicate: How can I use mySQL replace() to replace strings in multiple records?

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Asked: June 13, 20262026-06-13T05:59:55+00:00 2026-06-13T05:59:55+00:00

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How can I use mySQL replace() to replace strings in multiple records?
MySQL search to ignore hyphens

What is the best way to remove hyphens from a field using mysql UPDATE without php?

field: 211-555-1212 > 2115551212

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-06-13T05:59:56+00:00

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You can use the REPLACE() function, for UPDATE

UPDATE yourtable
SET field = replace(field, '-', '')

For SELECT:

SELECT replace(field, '-', '') field
FROM yourtable

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