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> Reference material for REVERSE function

# REVERSE

Returns the input string with all characters in reverse order.

## Syntax

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
REVERSE(<expression>)
```

## Parameters

| Parameter      | Description                | Supported Input Types |
| :------------- | :------------------------- | :-------------------- |
| `<expression>` | The string to be reversed. | `TEXT`                |

## Return Type

`TEXT`

## Examples

Reverse a simple text string:

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
SELECT REVERSE('esimpson');
```

**Returns**: `'nospmise'`

Reverse a string containing emoji characters:

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"github-light","dark":"github-dark"}}
SELECT REVERSE('👋🌍');
```

**Returns**: `'🌍👋'`