{{esql}} query directives [esql-query-directives]

An {{esql}} directive is an instruction that defines query settings and general behavior.

Directives are specified at the beginning of an {{esql}} query, before the source command, and are separated by semicolons. Multiple directives can be included in a single query.

{{esql}} supports these directives:

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