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How to remove 1000-row limit in MySQL Workbench queries?

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Mar 15, 2026167948 views
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During execution of an SQL Query in MySQL Workbench, the query is automatically limited to 1000 rows. How does one prevent the tool from imposing this limit?

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You need to add your own clause to then end of your query. Use a number greater than the possible number of items that will be returned, say . Source: http://wb.mysql.com/?p=230#comment-1279 Update: (Using version 5.2.29CE, not sure how up to date I am): On the menu bar visit -> . Jump to the tab. In the section at the bottom untick the option. You can adjust the limit to a higher value from this location as well, if that is preferable. Update: (Using version 6.3.4.0.828) On the menu bar visit …

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