Re: column descriptions

From: Alan <alan_at_erols.com>
Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2004 14:39:00 -0400
Message-ID: <2t7ve6F1tc3rmU1@uni-berlin.de>

"root" <root_at_aol.com> wrote in message
news:Pkzbd.30367$QJ3.7408_at_newssvr21.news.prodigy.com...
> Sorry if this is a newb question...
>
> Why when I do a query does it show the column description every 5 results.

Because that's the default that is set on your client.

> Can't it just do it once at the top?
>

Yes, it can. Have a look at the SQL*PLUS command reference, specifically the SET command and the PAGES parameter for starters, but there's way more to know depending on what you need to do.

> Thanks
>
>
Received on Thu Oct 14 2004 - 13:39:00 CDT