RE: backspace in Oracle.

Try the command
stty erase <press backspace key>
to set 'erase' to the appropriate key sequence for your term type before starting sqlplus session (or use SQL>!stty erase <backspace key> from within SQL). HTH,

• Kirti Deshpande Verizon Information Services http://www.superpages.com

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> From: Ron Rogers [SMTP:RROGERS_at_galottery.org]
> Sent: Friday, May 25, 2001 12:01 PM
> To: Multiple recipients of list ORACLE-L
> Subject: backspace in Oracle.
>
> List,
> I have created a test server using Linux 7.1 and Oracle 8.1.7.3 and it
> works great. The major problem I am having is "I am NOT a typist" and make
> errors at the SQL prompt. What do I set or define in the glogin to allow
> backspace to work as a backspace in Oracle? It has been a while since I
> had the privilege of UNIX ( in any flavor)
> Any info would be appreciated.
> Thanks,
> ROR mª¿ªm
>
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