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startswith

Purpose
Check whether a text or string starts with a given string.
Synopsis
function startswith(txt:text|string, tofs:text|string):boolean
function startswith(txt:text|string, tofs:text|string, start:integer):boolean
Arguments
txt 
A string or text object
tofs 
String to find
start 
Starting position for the search
Return value
true if the beginning of txt corresponds to tofs.
Related topics
endswith
Module
mmsystem

Parent Topic Procedures and functions

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