# TRUNCATE TABLE statement

The TRUNCATE TABLE statement quickly removes all content from the specified table and returns it to its initial empty state.

To truncate a table, you must be either the database owner or the table owner.

You cannot truncate system tables or global temporary tables with this statement.

## Syntax

    TRUNCATE TABLE tableName

## Examples

To truncate the entire `Flights` table, use the following statement:

    TRUNCATE TABLE Flights;

Parent topic: Statements