Here is a copy of the design of my table:

[Column Name][Data Type][Length][Allow Null]

1 T_SEQ int 4 1

0 T_Text char 80 1

0 T_DocNum int 4 1

It turns out I didn't need to use T_Text to resolve the issue.

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Thank-you very much, it is just what I was looking for.

This is great.  I have been having trouble converting data from an old DOS based system but I think this code will do the trick.