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SQL Reference

Conventions Used in This Manual

This section specifies some conventions which are used consistently throughout this manual.

Error Conditions

An error condition is indicated within the text of the manual by listing the SQLSTATE associated with the error in brackets. For example: A duplicate signature raises an SQL error (SQLSTATE 42723).

Highlighting Conventions

The following conventions are used in this book.
Bold Indicates commands, keywords, and other items whose names are predefined by the system.
Italics Indicates one of the following:
  • Names or values (variables) that must be supplied by the user
  • General emphasis
  • The introduction of a new term
  • A reference to another source of information.
Monospace Indicates one of the following:
  • Files and directories
  • Information that you are instructed to type at a command prompt or in a window
  • Examples of specific data values
  • Examples of text similar to what may be displayed by the system
  • Examples of system messages.

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