Re: size limitation in a query

A copy of this was sent to Ron <ron168_at_yahoo.com> (if that email address didn't require changing) On Wed, 10 Nov 1999 12:54:37 -0500, you wrote:

>What is the maximum size(length) of a query statement for a single line
>or multiple lines...that Oracle can handle?

From the limits section of the reference manual:

SQL Statement Length

maximum length of statements 64K maximum;

particular tools may impose lower limits

sqlplus for example imposes a max line length of about 255 characters (need a newline before 255) but lets you use a line continuation character to glue >1 line together.

other tools = different limits.

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Opinions are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of Oracle Corporation Received on Wed Nov 10 1999 - 14:08:36 CST