See how it works to put EDITOR=vi export EDITOR in your .profile or equivalent for whatever shell you are using. > -----Original Message----- > > I attempted to use the editor within SQL*PLUS and instead of > the editor or > vi editor opening up, I get a question mark or some numbers. > What causes > this to happen and how do I correct this problem? Thanks! > ---------------------------------------------------------------- Please see the official ORACLE-L FAQ: http://www.orafaq.com ---------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe send email to: oracle-l-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx put 'unsubscribe' in the subject line. -- Archives are at //www.freelists.org/archives/oracle-l/ FAQ is at //www.freelists.org/help/fom-serve/cache/1.html -----------------------------------------------------------------