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RE: insert & into column

From: Mark Leith <mark_at_cool-tools.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 24 Nov 2000 18:21:23 -0000
Message-Id: <10690.122863@fatcity.com>


you need to type SET DEFINE OFF before inputting your statement

> When using SQLPLUS on UNIX, how do I get it to treat "&" as a literal
> value rather than asking for a substitution e.g.
>
> INSERT INTO FORM_TEXT VALUES (
> 1, 3, '&Start'
> );
>
> I want the field in the table to contain &Start, and not prompt me for a
> value.
>
> I'm tried &&Start, \&Start, /&Start to get it to treat it as a character
> but no luck.
Received on Fri Nov 24 2000 - 12:21:23 CST

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