SQL Server Management Studio Documentation

The Query Editor in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) provides a powerful environment for writing, editing, and executing T‑SQL scripts. It includes features such as IntelliSense, code snippets, visual query plan integration, and built‑in debugging tools.

• IntelliSense – Auto‑completion, syntax highlighting, and error detection.
• Code Snippets – Insert common T‑SQL patterns with a few keystrokes.
• Results Grid & Text – View query results in a searchable, copy‑friendly grid or plain text.
• Execution Plans – Visual representation of query performance.
• Debugging – Step through T‑SQL statements with breakpoints and watch windows.
• Template Browser – Access predefined script templates.

SELECT TOP (10) 
    ProductID,
    ProductName,
    UnitPrice,
    UnitsInStock
FROM   dbo.Products
WHERE  UnitsInStock > 0
ORDER BY UnitPrice DESC;

Press Ctrl+Space to trigger IntelliSense suggestions. To refresh the IntelliSense cache, use Ctrl+Shift+R.

• IntelliSense Details
• Debugging T‑SQL
• Using Script Templates
• Complete Shortcut List