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VBScript Dictionary Object CompareMode Property

Sets and returns the comparison mode for comparing string keys in a Dictionary object.

Syntax: VBScript Dictionary Object CompareMode Property

object.CompareMode[ = compare]

Arguments: VBScript Dictionary Object CompareMode Property

object

The name of a Dictionary object. Required.

compare

A value representing the comparison mode used by functions such as StrComp. Optional.

Settings: VBScript Dictionary Object CompareMode Property

The compare argument has the following settings:

Constant

Value

Description

vbBinaryCompare

0

Perform a binary comparison.

vbTextCompare

1

Perform a textual comparison.

Remarks: VBScript Dictionary Object CompareMode Property

Values greater than 2 can be used to refer to comparisons using specific Locale IDs (LCID). An error occurs if you try to change the comparison mode of a Dictionary object that already contains data.

The CompareMode property uses the same values as the compare argument for the StrComp function.

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