peter larsen-490879 (9/2/2014)
Hi John,Yes COALESCE is the way.
It works, providing good performance is not a requirement. If performance is a requirement, see http://sqlinthewild.co.za/index.php/2009/03/19/catch-all-queries/
Gail Shaw
Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
SQL In The Wild: Discussions on DB performance with occasional diversions into recoverability