SQL FIRST Function

The FIRST function returns the value of the first record in the specified field.

Tip: Use the ORDER BY clause to order the records!

Syntax

SELECT FIRST(column) AS [expression]
FROM table

Example

SELECT FIRST(Age) AS lowest_age
FROM Persons
ORDER BY Age

Result:

19

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