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> Reference and syntax for the DROP VIEW command.

# DROP VIEW

Deletes a view.

## Syntax

```sql theme={"theme":{"light":"css-variables","dark":"css-variables"}}
DROP VIEW [IF EXISTS] <view_name> [CASCADE]
```

## Parameters

| Parameter     | Description                                                                                                     |
| :------------ | :-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| `<view_name>` | The name of the view to be deleted.                                                                             |
| `CASCADE`     | When specified, causes all dependent database objects such as views and aggregating indexes to be dropped also. |