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# 32.36. tables

The view tables contains all tables and views defined in the current database. Only those tables and views are shown that the current user has access to (by way of being the owner or having some privilege).

Table 32-34. tables Columns

Name | Data Type | Description
--- | --- | ---
table_catalog | `sql_identifier` | Name of the database that contains the table (always the current database)
table_schema | `sql_identifier` | Name of the schema that contains the table
table_name | `sql_identifier` | Name of the table
table_type | `character_data` | Type of the table: BASE TABLE for a persistent base table (the normal table type), VIEW for a view, or LOCAL TEMPORARY for a temporary table
self_referencing_column_name | `sql_identifier` | Applies to a feature not available in PostgreSQL
reference_generation | `character_data` | Applies to a feature not available in PostgreSQL
user_defined_type_catalog | `sql_identifier` | Applies to a feature not available in PostgreSQL
user_defined_type_schema | `sql_identifier` | Applies to a feature not available in PostgreSQL
user_defined_type_name | `sql_identifier` | Applies to a feature not available in PostgreSQL

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