Re: get table schema in psql?

Hi!

I think what you're looking for is

\d

and

\d name_of_table

You might also want to try

\?

for a list of all psql commands

Regards,
Patrik Kudo

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On Fri, 15 Sep 2000, Michael Teter wrote:

> how can I get the schema of a table in psql?
>
> in oracle I would do "desc tablename". I remember sql
> server and ingres having a similar facility.
>
> right now the only way I seem to be able to get the
> information is by using pgaccess.
>
> I realize the definition of the table is probably
> spread across the various pg_ system tables, but I'm
> thinking there must be some easier way to get the
> info.
>
> in particular, I'm after the list of columns, their
> data types and lengths, null/non-null, default values,
> and table indices.
>
> thanks,
> michael
>
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