set variable to first 5 characters of string

Hi, i have have a string that i would like to set var s to the first 5 characters of
How is this accomplished? Thanks

You could use the left().

I totally how to code in ASP since its been about 2 years w/PHP but something like this.

<%
dim s
s = left(Whatever string you have,5)
%>

You can use this as a reference.
http://www.w3schools.com/vbscript/func_left.asp