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HELP Statement

This MySQL statement can be used to access built-in documentation.

You can use this MySQL statement to access built-in documentation. Enter HELP alone to display a list of MySQL commands for which you may display documentation. Typing HELP contents displays a table of contents for this internal documentation. For quick reference, you can also give an SQL statement or clause.

HELP SELECT;

This displays the syntax for the MySQL statement, SELECT along with a brief description of some of the clauses. Similarly, entering HELP SHOW gives you a list of SQL statements begining with SHOW.