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In MySQL, the SELECT INTO statement is used to insert query results into a new table. This can be achieved through the following steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Use the SELECT statement to retrieve the data to be inserted.<\/li>\n
  2. Specify the target table into which the data will be inserted using the INTO keyword.<\/li>\n
  3. Use the INSERT INTO SELECT statement to insert the results of a query into the target table.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This feature is typically used to copy part of the data from one table to another, or to store query results in a new table. This method simplifies the process of data migration and copying, and also provides convenience in data analysis and report generation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    In MySQL, the SELECT INTO statement is used to insert query results into a new table. This can be achieved through the following steps: Use the SELECT statement to retrieve the data to be inserted. Specify the target table into which the data will be inserted using the INTO keyword. 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