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Databases

Joey Domhof
Joey Domhof
3,163 Points
Posted by Joey Domhof
Joey Domhof
3,163 Points

How can you update 2 columns in the same table at the same time while using only 1 statement?

Hi team,

In the course "Modifying Data with SQL", the first quiz (q2/2), I have to update 2 columns in the phone_book table with only 1 statement. When entering the command below:

UPDATE phone-book SET first_name = "Mystery" AND last_name = "Person"

I would expect both columns to be updated with the given values. However my statement returns with no updates whatsoever. Could you please support and explain what is wrong in my statement and how to write it correctly?

Thank you so much. Joey

1 Answer

Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points
Steven Parker
Steven Parker
231,261 Points

:point_right: Separate multiple SET assignments with commas:

UPDATE phone-book SET first_name = "Mystery", last_name = "Person"

(AND is for combining tests.)

Joey Domhof
Joey Domhof
3,163 Points
Joey Domhof
Joey Domhof
3,163 Points

Hi Steven,

Indeed, this statement was accepted. Thank you so much for the quick and accurate response!

Joey