Make tree the Default EXPLAIN Format and Reorder Documentation Sections #15706
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Which issue does this PR close?
Rationale for this change
#15427 changed the default EXPLAIN format to
tree.This PR updates the EXPLAIN documentation to reflect that the
treeformat is now the default, instead ofindent. This reordering ensures that users see the format that matches actual output first, improving clarity and user experience when reading or debugging EXPLAIN plans.What changes are included in this PR?
treeis the default format.treeformat section above theindentformat section for logical flow.Are these changes tested?
Not applicable. These are documentation-only changes and do not impact functionality.
Are there any user-facing changes?
Yes. The documentation now:
treeformat as the default EXPLAIN output.treeformat example first for easier reference.