Last updated: August 26, 2026.
The Asc function returns the character code of the first character in a string.
Syntax
Asc(string)| Argument | Description |
|---|---|
string | Non-empty text expression |
Examples
Asc("A") ' 65
Asc("Apple") ' 65
FirstCode: Asc(Left([Code], 1))Asc raises an error for an empty string and uses the current code page. Use AscW when the Unicode code unit is required.
See Microsoft’s Access function reference for related expression functions.
