OUTER JOIN why it is restricted to max 2 tables

[ChrisNZ]

@Tom The where clause determines the type of join.

@Kurt_Bremser The point is there is no difference between comma-delimited table list queries and queries that use the JOIN keyword in terms of max number of tables.

So to go back to the original question, there intent of the author when writing the text mentioned is unclear.

[ChrisNZ]

I cannot make sense of the wording used.

One join of any type is always between 2 tables.

The maximum number of tables joined in a query is always 256 tables.

I am unsure what the author wanted to communicate here.

It's best to ask him I reckon.

Let us know if you find out.