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SQL-92
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SQL-92 Identifiers

SQL syntax requires users to supply names for elements such as tables, views, cursors, and columns when they define them. SQL statements must use those names to refer to the table, view, or other element. In syntax diagrams, SQL identifiers are shown in lowercase type.

The maximum length for SQL identifiers is 32 characters.

There are two types of SQL identifiers:


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