> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://gyansetu-sql.gitbook.io/sql-programming/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://gyansetu-sql.gitbook.io/sql-programming/data-manipulation-language.md).

# Data Manipulation Language

 The SQL commands that deals with the manipulation of data present in database belong to DML or Data Manipulation Language and this includes most of the SQL statements.

**Examples of DML:**

* **INSERT** – is used to insert data into a table.
* **UPDATE** – is used to update existing data within a table.
* **DELETE** – is used to delete records from a database table.