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diff --git a/doc/src/sgml/ref/drop_index.sgml b/doc/src/sgml/ref/drop_index.sgml index b6d2c2014f2..aabc85e2300 100644 --- a/doc/src/sgml/ref/drop_index.sgml +++ b/doc/src/sgml/ref/drop_index.sgml @@ -45,9 +45,10 @@ DROP INDEX [ CONCURRENTLY ] [ IF EXISTS ] <replaceable class="parameter">name</r <para> Drop the index without locking out concurrent selects, inserts, updates, and deletes on the index's table. A normal <command>DROP INDEX</command> - acquires an exclusive lock on the table, blocking other accesses until the - index drop can be completed. With this option, the command instead - waits until conflicting transactions have completed. + acquires an <literal>ACCESS EXCLUSIVE</literal> lock on the table, + blocking other accesses until the index drop can be completed. With + this option, the command instead waits until conflicting transactions + have completed. </para> <para> There are several caveats to be aware of when using this option. |