Default table type explained.

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@end multitable @end multitable
@xref{Table types}. @xref{Table types}.
If a table type is specified, and that particular type is not available,
@strong{MySQL} will choose the closest table type to the one that you have
specified. For example, if @code{TYPE=BDB} is specified, and that distribution
of @strong{MySQL} does not support @code{BDB} tables, the table will be created
as @code{MyISAM} instead.
The other table options are used to optimize the behavior of the The other table options are used to optimize the behavior of the
table. In most cases, you don't have to specify any of them. table. In most cases, you don't have to specify any of them.
The options work for all table types, if not otherwise indicated: The options work for all table types, if not otherwise indicated: