Syntax Conventions Used in BTEQ Online Help | Basic Teradata Query - Syntax Conventions - Basic Teradata Query

Basic Teradata® Query Reference - 20.00

Deployment
VantageCloud
VantageCore
Edition
Enterprise
IntelliFlex
Lake
VMware
Product
Basic Teradata Query
Release Number
20.00
Published
October 2023
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2025-06-12
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Product Category
Teradata Tools and Utilities

The online help represents command syntax using the following conventions:

Syntax Function
[ ] (Brackets) Brackets contain optional choices. Select one or none of the options.
{ } (Braces) Braces contain required choices. One option must be selected.
| (vertical bar) Vertical bars separate synonymous options.
UPPERCASE characters Uppercase is for reserved words and must be entered as shown.
lowercase characters Lowercase is for variables, which require a value to be entered.