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Andreas Kretschmer <andreas@a-kretschmer.de> writes:
> it would be good if we can also add this to chapter 7.8, wouldn't it?

I don't feel a need to.  7.8 isn't attempting to define the syntax
precisely.  Moreover, we've had this feature since 8.4, and this
is the first I've heard of somebody misinterpreting the syntax;
so it doesn't seem like it's a huge problem that requires multiple
explanations.

I've pushed a patch for the SELECT reference page.

			regards, tom lane