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# VBScript Mid Function

Complete VBScript Reference

The Mid function returns a specified number of characters from a string.

Tip: Use the Len function to determine the number of characters in a string.

### Syntax

    Mid(string,start[,length])

Parameter | Description
--- | ---
string | Required. The string expression from which characters are returned
start | Required. Specifies the starting position. If set to greater than the number of characters in string, it returns an empty string ("")
length | Optional. The number of characters to return

### Example 1

    dim txt
    txt="This is a beautiful day!"
    document.write(Mid(txt,1,1))

    Output:

    T

### Example 2

    dim txt
    txt="This is a beautiful day!"
    document.write(Mid(txt,1,11))

    Output:

    This is a b

### Example 3

    dim txt
    txt="This is a beautiful day!"
    document.write(Mid(txt,1))

    Output:

    This is a beautiful day!

### Example 4

    dim txt
    txt="This is a beautiful day!"
    document.write(Mid(txt,10))

    Output:

    beautiful day!

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