2 Using SQL Commands

This section provides information on how to use SQL Commands to create, edit, view, run, and delete SQL commands.

Topics:

• What is SQL Commands?

• Accessing SQL Commands

• About the SQL Commands Home Page

• Using the Command Editor

• Saving an SQL Command

• Copying a Command

• Viewing Results

• Using Explain Plan

• Using Saved Commands

• Using SQL Command History

See Also:

• Oracle Database SQL Language Reference for detailed information about SQL statements and other parts of SQL, such as operators, functions, and format models

• Oracle Database Concepts for conceptual information about SQL

• SQL*Plus User's Guide and Reference for information about SQL*Plus, Oracle's version of SQL

• Oracle Database Sample Schemas for information about the HR sample schema that is used for examples in this chapter