Conditions for text variables
When you select a text variable in the Variable List in the Filter or Edit Category dialog box, the right side of the dialog box enables you to define a condition based on the selected variable.
Options
Contains
Selects cases for which the variable contains a specified text. Enter the text in the text box.
Does not contain
Excludes cases for which the variable contains a specified text. Enter the text in the text box.
Is exactly
Selects cases for which the variable stores exactly what you specify in the text box.
Begins with
Selects cases for which the variable stores text that begins with a specified text. Enter the text in the text box.
Ends with
Selects cases for which the variable stores text that ends with a specified text. Enter the text in the text box.
Is blank or empty
Selects cases for which the variable stores an empty or Null value or white space only.
Is not blank or empty
Excludes cases for which the variable stores an empty or Null value or white space only.
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