Name

SET TERMOUT — Not available in iSQL*Plus

Synopsis

The TERMOUT setting controls whether SQL*Plus displays output generated by SQL statements, PL/SQL blocks, and SQL*Plus commands. This setting applies only when SQL*Plus is executing a script file. SQL*Plus displays output from commands entered interactively.

Syntax

SET TERM[OUT] {OFF | ON}

Parameters

SET TERM[OUT]

Is the command, which may be abbreviated SET TERM.

OFF

Turns off terminal output.

ON

Turns on terminal output. This is the default setting.

Terminal output is often turned off while a command file is running to keep the user's screen from becoming cluttered with query output and feedback messages.

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