Data in a fixed-length field might include a short name followed by many blank characters; it can be replaced with a variable-length field and a special code to indicate how many blanks were truncated.

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This statement is true. Converting fixed-length fields to variable-length fields can help save storage space and improve data efficiency. Truncated blank characters can be indicated using a special code, such as a null character or a count of the number of truncated characters.

Data in a Fixed-Length Field Might Include a Short Name