Literal mask
- Last Updated: February 11, 2026
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- OpenEdge
- Version 13.0
- Documentation
Setting a literal mask allows you to configure literal values as masked values based on the
datatype. Ensure that the configured literal value is a valid value for the datatype of
the column. Use the prefix
L: to set up the literal mask and the
masking occurs as follows:| Data type | Literal mask example |
|---|---|
| Int, Int64, Decimal | Using L:-1 to mask a numeric column masks the
original data and displays the result as
-1. |
| Date, Datetime, Datetime-tz | Using L:01/01/1950 to mask a date or time column
masks the original data and displays the result as
01/01/1950. |
| Character | Using L:unauthorized to mask a character column
masks the original data and displays the result as
unauthorized. |