Arrow Key Does Not Show Command History When Using SQL*Plus (Doc ID 567215.1)

Last updated on JANUARY 05, 2024

Applies to:

SQL*Plus - Version 10.1.0.2 and later
Linux x86

The command line history (that is, the arrow keys UP/DOWN to see past commands) does not work when running SQL*Plus on UNIX.

For example:

Instead of seeing the past commands, you get junk characters when using UP or DOWN arrow.

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