SQL*Plus spooled filesize restriction

Hi,
Are there any restrictions on the size of spooled file frol SQL*Plus session apart from obvious underlying O/S filesize restrictions?
E.g. Let's say that my O/S supports 4GB filesize are there any restrictions on sqlplus that would prohibit to spool file up to 4GB?

Are there any restrictions on the size of spooled file frol SQL*Plus session apart from obvious underlying O/S filesize restrictions?AFAIK, no.
Oracle documentation doesn't say anything about that in Database Limits

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