SQL Server 2005 Management Studio Query Shortcuts

  • Hello All

    I trying to figure out how I can enable a shortcut feature in SQL Server 2005 Management Studio Query window, whereby, when I am typing a query on an object, it will automatically filter, and display a list of possible object names which may be what i want.

    For example if im working on the northwind database and i type SELECT * FROM C.........., it will display all the table objects with the letter C, in a drop down list format for me to select which particular object I am looking for.

    Can anyone help?

  • This does not exist natively in SSMS 2005. It does exist in SSMS 2008 - but Microsoft has modified the latest version (RC0) to exclude the capability when accessing a prior version (in other words, you only get Intellisense when using SSMS 2008 against a 2008 instance).

    Other products are available as add-ins. Search for SQL Prompt which is one of the better ones available.

    Jeff

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  • The advice above is correct. As far as I know, only SQL Prompt from Red GATE can do this in 2005.

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