Mysql> \P less
PAGER set to less
Mysql> show tables;

You can see other cool flags by typing 'help;' at the mysql prompt.


On Mon, 4 Oct 2004 14:58:29 -0700, OMalley, Brent
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I am a beginner, so forgive me.
> 
> From mysql if I type:
> 
> Mysql>show tables;
> 
> The result scrolls to the last lines and then the prompt again.  Is
> there an argument or a variable I can set that will act like 'more' or
> 'less' in unix?  I want it to stop scolling so I can walk through the
> results.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Brent
> 
>

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