The query is automatically opened and it can be adapted (if needed) and executed to apply the required changes to the database. In the Open File window, navigate to the location of the saved query, select it and click Open. Use the Open command in the application toolbar. In the Object Explorer, select the database that you want to apply the query to.In the Save File As window, choose a name and a location to save your query.

Use the Save command in the application toolbar.When needed, just open the saved query and adapt it as required. To re-use the query in the future, save it.The changes are automatically applied to the database and it can be used accordingly. After the process is finished a confirmation message will be displayed at the bottom of the query window, stating that the query was executed successfully. To execute a query, use the Execute command in the application toolbar.

In the new window, type the query lines that dictate what changes should be applied to the database.Īfter entering the query content, the query can be executed right away or saved for later use.

But now, every time I click on New Query the query window opens without tabs.

This will open a new tab window on the right side. SQL Server Management Studio crashed on me due to plug-ins that we use (source control/schema/data compare, etc) and I had to reset it to defaults.

In the Object Explorer, right-click on the database that needs to be edited and select New Query from the contextual menu.

In the Object Explorer, attach the database.

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