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6.5. SQL*Plus Variables and Related Commands

SQL*Plus provides a mechanism for the creation and use of user variables. The commands and constructs described in this section are used to manipulate SQL*Plus user variables. You can enter these commands and constructs directly from a SQL*Plus prompt, or include them in a SQL*Plus script.

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