# Rollback

#### Syntax

    ROLLBACK

#### Description

Issues a java.sql.Connection.rollback request. Use only if auto-commit is off. A java.sql.Connection.rollback request undoes the currently active transaction and initiates a new transaction.

#### Example

    ij> autocommit off;
    ij> INSERT INTO menu VALUES ('dessert', 'rhubarb pie', 4);
    1 row inserted/updated/deleted
    ij> SELECT * from menu;
    COURSE    |ITEM                |PRICE
    -----------------------------------------------
    entree    |lamb chop           |14
    dessert   |creme brulee        |7
    appetizer |baby greens         |7
    dessert   |rhubarb pie         |4

    4 rows selected
    ij> rollback;
    ij> SELECT * FROM menu;
    COURSE    |ITEM                |PRICE
    -----------------------------------------------
    entree    |lamb chop           |14
    dessert   |creme brulee        |7
    appetizer |baby greens         |7

    3 rows selected
    ij>

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