Set default value in query when value is null

Question

I\'m running a really simple query, however for some of the results the value in one field is null. How can I set that value to \"a string\" if its value is null?

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Answer 1

Check the COALESCE function

http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms190349.aspx

SELECT RegName,RegEmail,RegPhone,RegOrg,RegCountry,DateReg,COALESCE(Website, 'no website') AS WebSite FROM RegTakePart WHERE Reject IS NULL