Where clause limited to 8 items?

Hello

Searched around, but could not find this mentioned.

I've noticed the following behaviour in 7.4.5:

[explain analyse] select * from foo where
col1 = 1 or
col1 = 2 or
col1 = 3 or
col1 = 4 or
col1 = 5 or
col1 = 6 or
col1 = 7 or
col1 = 8;

where an index on foo.col1 exists.

The above works fine - the index is used. However, extend the where
clause with an extra line (say, col1 = 9) and the index is no longer used.

Is there a parameter I can SET to extend the number of items allowed for
index usage?

Any pointers would be appreciated.

Henry

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