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Matt wrote:
> Given the table name, how to tell the structure of table in oracle?
> For example, I know the table name called Student, but I want to know the
> fields of table student. If I query "Select * from Student;" it only
> displays all records, which I don't want.
>
> Please advise. thanks!!
Query the data dictionary.
-- Daniel A. Morgan University of Washington damorgan_at_x.washington.edu (replace 'x' with 'u' to respond)Received on Mon Nov 29 2004 - 19:17:07 CST