Hinting phrases are classified into four types based on what

kind of object they can affect. Scaning methods, join methods,

joining order, row number correction and GUC setting. You will

see the lists of hint phrases of each type in <xref linked="pg-hint-plan-hint-list">Hint list</>.

see the lists of hint phrases of each type in <xref linked="pg-hint-plan-hint-list">Hint list</xref>.

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<title>Hints for scan methods</title>