How to prevent query execution after exiting the \e editor in psql?

Question

Is there an option that can change the "exit external editor -> query runs automatically" behaviour of the psql \e switch ? (Other than intentionally mangling the query syntax).

Answer 1

Don't add a semicolon (;)and you are fine. I quote the manual about the \e or \edit meta-command here:

...if the query ends with (or contains) a semicolon, it is immediately executed. Otherwise it will merely wait in the query buffer; type semicolon or \g to send it, or \r to cancel.