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Difference between slash and semicolon [message #481948] Mon, 08 November 2010 09:31 Go to next message
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Hi,

I have one question regarding slash ( / ) and semicolon ( ; ) in sql statements.

Can somebody differentiate about it?

Thanks
Re: Difference between slash and semicolon [message #481951 is a reply to message #481948] Mon, 08 November 2010 09:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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For SQL*Plus, none.

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Re: Difference between slash and semicolon [message #482007 is a reply to message #481951] Tue, 09 November 2010 01:08 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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There is a slight difference (at least in 10.2.0.1.0):
SQL*Plus: Release 10.2.0.1.0 - Production on Tue Nov 9 08:06:40 2010

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SQL> connec scott/tiger
Connected.
SQL> select * from dual;

D
-
X

SQL> ;
  1* select * from dual
SQL> ;
  1* select * from dual
SQL> /

D
-
X

SQL> /

D
-
X

If entered after a statement, a slash and a semicolon act alike. However, when entered after EXECUTING a statement, their behaviour differ.

[Updated on: Tue, 09 November 2010 01:09]

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Re: Difference between slash and semicolon [message #482192 is a reply to message #482007] Wed, 10 November 2010 04:57 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I guess it depends on the terminator defined at sql*plus
Re: Difference between slash and semicolon [message #482231 is a reply to message #482192] Wed, 10 November 2010 08:37 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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';' depends on sqlterminator parameter, good reminder, '/' does not.

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Re: Difference between slash and semicolon [message #482240 is a reply to message #482231] Wed, 10 November 2010 09:24 Go to previous message
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