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From Rich Shepard
Subject Re: Using psql's \prompt command
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In response to Re: Using psql's \prompt command  ("David G. Johnston" <david.g.johnston@gmail.com>)
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On Thu, 30 Jan 2025, David G. Johnston wrote:

>> That is what \prompt is for. You have the correct meta-command, you were
>> capturing user input just fine. Read about how to use variables in
>> queries for the part you are missing.
>>
>
> Specifically the section of the psql docs titled:
>
> SQL Interpolation

Thanks again, David. I didn't know that's the section I need.

Much appreciated,

Rich

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