>i have a table which contains has 82 records.
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>but i only see the last record as 81.
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>I am not even able to place the cursor onto the 82 nd record.
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>Could you please tell me how can i eliminate this record number 82.
>Is there a way i can see it is a hidden record.

Have you tried to run with SET DELETE OFF? If you have a deleted record, it won't be shown.