SHOW
SQL - Language Statements
SHOW
Shows run-time parameters
SHOW name
Inputs
name
The name of a run-time parameter. See
for a list.
Description
SHOW will display the current setting of a
run-time parameter. These variables can be set using the
SET statement or are determined at server start.
Diagnostics
ERROR: not a valid option name: name
Message returned if variable does
not stand for an existing parameter.
ERROR: permission denied
You must be a superuser to be allowed to see certain settings.
NOTICE: Time zone is unknown
If the TZ or PGTZ environment
variable is not set.
Examples
Show the current DateStyle setting:
SHOW DateStyle;
NOTICE: DateStyle is ISO with US (NonEuropean) conventions
Show the current genetic optimizer (geqo) setting:
SHOW GEQO;
NOTICE: geqo = true
Compatibility
The SHOW command is a
Postgres extension.