SQL*PLUS Introduction

SQL*Plus (or sqlplus) is a command prompt tool used to write SQL queries or PL/SQL blocks.
The editor seems like:


The window of sqlplus can be opened by either of the following ways:
1. Type cmd in run window of Windows. After opening it, type sqlplus.
2. Type sqlplus in run window of Windows.

When SQL*Plus starts, it displays before SQL*Plus starts:

1. The Date and Time
2. The SQL*PLUS version
3. Copyright information

The default prompt for SQL*Plus is:

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