> -----Original Message----- > From: wix@eskimo.com [mailto:wix@eskimo.com] > Subject: Comparing to many possibles > > Greetings; > > Is there some perl shorthand that will make it easier to say > > if ( $x eq 'X' || $x eq 'Y' || $x eq 'Z' ) > This should do what you want: if ($x =~ /^[XYZ]$/) Hope this helps... Jason CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: ************************************************************************ The information contained in this ELECTRONIC MAIL transmission is confidential. It may also be privileged work product or proprietary information. This information is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any use, disclosure, dissemination, distribution [other than to the addressee(s)], copying or taking of any action because of this information is strictly prohibited. ************************************************************************Thread Previous | Thread Next