Generic

This is the primary Oracle Database documentation, which describes how the product works and how it is used. Use this type of documentation to learn about product functions and how to use any Oracle Database product or utility.

System Specific

This documentation provides the information required to use the product on a specific operating system. Use this type of documentation to determine whether there are any system-specific deviations from the generic documentation.

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Boldface type indicates graphical user interface elements associated with an action, or terms defined in text or the glossary.

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Italic type indicates book titles, emphasis, or placeholder variables for which you supply particular values.

monospace

Monospace type indicates commands within a paragraph, URLs, code in examples, text that appears on the screen, or text that you enter.

Commands

This font identifies text that must be entered exactly as shown:

set echo off

Variables

Variables appear in italics. Substitute an appropriate value, for example:

arg1

Required Items

Required items are enclosed in braces { }. You must choose one of the alternatives.

DEFINE { macro1 | macro2 }

Optional Items

Optional items are enclosed in square brackets [].

[options] formname [userid/password]

Repetitive Items

An ellipsis, ... represents an arbitrary number of similar items.

CHKVAL fieldname value1 value2... valueN

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