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Comments

Comments can be added to tables, views and columns using the COMMENT ON syntax. The comments are stored in the metadata, and can be modified in a transactional manner.

Examples

Create a comment on a TABLE:

COMMENT ON TABLE test_table IS 'very nice table';

Create a comment on a COLUMN:

COMMENT ON COLUMN test_table.test_table_column IS 'very nice column';