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How to ALTER VARCHAR datatype to TEXT ?

Hi,

I'm using PostgreSQL version 7.1.3.

I would like to change the data type of a column from VARCHAR to TEXT. Is this
possible? If
possible, how should I do it? Can anyone throw some light on this.

- Gnanam

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