RE: [Q] Does ORACLE 8i support rename a column?

From: Shaw, Glen <Glen.Shaw_at_BellSouth.com>
Date: Mon, 16 Oct 2000 15:03:02 -0400
Message-Id: <10651.119370@fatcity.com>

You can't rename a column in 8i. However, you can add a new column with the correct name, move all of the data into the new column and drop the old column. (Alter table yadda drop column foobily cascade constraints)

Glen

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From: L [mailto:leed_at_chele.cais.net]
Sent: Monday, October 16, 2000 3:31 PM
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Does ORACLE 8i support rename a column?

If Yes, how to do it.

Thanks.

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