iSQL*Plus User's Guide and Reference
Release 9.0.1

Part Number A88826-01
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HELP

HELP [topic]

Accesses the SQL*Plus help system. Enter HELP INDEX for a list of topics.

Terms | Usage | Examples | Top

Refer to the following for a description of the term or clause:

topic

Enter HELP without topic to get help on the help system.

Usage | Terms | Examples | Top

You can only enter one topic after HELP. You can abbreviate the topic (for example, COL for COLUMN). However, if you enter only an abbreviated topic and the abbreviation is ambiguous, SQL*Plus displays help for all topics that match the abbreviation. For example, if you enter

HELP EX

SQL*Plus displays the syntax for the EXECUTE command followed by the syntax for the EXIT command.

If you get a response indicating that help is not available, consult your database administrator.

Examples | Terms | Usage | Top

To see a list of SQL*Plus commands for which help is available, enter

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HELP INDEX

Alternatively, to see a single column display of SQL*Plus commands for which help is available, enter

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HELP TOPICS

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