Object Describe

The F4, or Describe Object button, is one of the most versatile features of Toad. Simply put the cursor on a function, table, or other object in the editor window and press the F4 key, and detail about the object appears. The F4 or Describe window is useful for displaying object information and table information including data, syntax, and statistics. You can also access this screen by entering DESC <object name> in the SQL Editor.

Figure 3.10 shows a Describe Objects panel. You can call one up by pressing F4 with the cursor on the EMP table in the editor window. Notice the tabs across the center of the screen. Using those tabs you can easily access the other related objects, constraints, statistics, code, privileges, and more. ...

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