Re: backspace in Oracle.

Ron,

I see that you have received a number of emails suggesting that you use 'stty erase <backspace>'.

Unfortunately, that is not quite correct.

I have experienced the same problem on both of my Linux boxes, and have found that even though the backspace is set correctly at the unix command line, it does not work corrrectly in SQL*Plus.

I've found this to be true with other software as well.

Here's the workaround: Get the shell to take your backspace key literally, and then it will work.

This is done by pressing <CTRL>-V , then pressing backspace.

e.g. stty erase <CTRL>-V <backspace>.

All should be fine now, both at the command line and in SQL*Plus.

Not sure why this is, and haven't taken the time to figure it out.

Jared  

On Friday 25 May 2001 10:01, Ron Rogers wrote:
> List,
> I have created a test server using Linux 7.1 and Oracle 8.1.7.3 and it
> works great. The major problem I am having is "I am NOT a typist" and make
> errors at the SQL prompt. What do I set or define in the glogin to allow
> backspace to work as a backspace in Oracle? It has been a while since I had
> the privilege of UNIX ( in any flavor) Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> ROR mª¿ªm

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