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Turn on Line Numbers in SQL Developer

By default, line numbers are not turned on in SQL Developer.

To turn them on, go to Tools ? Preferences:

  • Click on the + next to Code Editor.
  • Click on Line Gutter.
  • Put a check mark in the Show Line Numbers option, and click OK.

Now, you’ll be able to see line numbers in your SQL Developer query windows.

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