Hi, Google is a very good source for PL.SQL. Use that in the search parameters and the expression and you should come up with some examples. Lots of good stuff out there. I would code it like this: where su.pay_end_dt > '25-DEC-07' and su.pay_end_dt < '15-APR-08') -----Original Message----- From: programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:programmingblind-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Eileen Lafond Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2008 2:53 PM To: programmingblind@xxxxxxxxxxxxx Subject: Another Oracle sqlplus question Hi, Can someone help me figure out how to correct the following error message: where su.pay_end_dt = (> '25-DEC-07'and < '15-APR-08') * ERROR at line 15: ORA-00936: missing expression I cannot seem to find an example of the correct syntax. Thanks for any help, Eileen La Fond Phone (206) 386-0011 e.mail Eileen.LaFond@xxxxxxxxxxx __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind __________ View the list's information and change your settings at //www.freelists.org/list/programmingblind