How do I use CREATE OR REPLACE?

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Am I correct in understanding that CREATE OR REPLACE basically means "if the object exists, drop it, then create it either way?" If so, what am I doing wrong? This works: ``` CREATE TABLE foo (id NUMBER, title VARCHAR2(4000) DEFAULT 'Default Title') ``` And this doesn't (ORA-00922: missing or invalid option): ``` CREATE OR REPLACE TABLE foo (id NUMBER, title VARCHAR2(4000) DEFAULT 'Default Title') ``` Am I doing something stupid? I don't seem to be able to find much documentation about this syntax.

Accepted Answer

This works on functions, procedures, packages, types, synonyms, trigger and views.

Update:

After updating the post for the third time, I'll reformulate this:

This does not work on tables :)

And yes, there is documentation on this syntax, and there are no `REPLACE` option for `CREATE TABLE`.

How do I use CREATE OR REPLACE?

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