[RESOLVED] String length

I have defined a string variable:

Code:

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Dim strSearchText as String
strSearchText = "Aug‎ ‎16‎, ‎2016"

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I thought the length of this variable would be 12 characters but when I type "Len(strSearchText)" in the Immediate window it shows the length to be 16 characters.

What am I missing?

Looks like you have some hidden characters in your string. When I copied your string from this post it said the length was 16. If I retype the string it says 12. If you put your cursor right before the first character of the string (in the VS editor) & press the right arrow key you will see where the hidden characters are.

Thanks, you're right. I copied/pasted the value ("Aug 16, 2016") from a webpage. The page must have included hidden characters. Thanks for your help and quick reply to my post :)