Can we alter column in view?

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The altered view replaces the existing view, so you cannot modify specific columns in a view. A view is a virtual table based on the result set of a SELECT query or a UNION of such queries. For more details on views, see Defining and Using Views.

Can we modify data in view?

You can insert, update, and delete rows in a view, subject to the following limitations: If the view contains joins between multiple tables, you can only insert and update one table in the view, and you can't delete rows. You can't directly modify data in views based on union queries.

Can we update a column in view?

Yes we can insert,Update and delete, if a view is not complex. In SQL, a view is a virtual table based on the result-set of an SQL statement. A view contains rows and columns, just like a real table.

Can you modify a view in SQL?

If you remember the CREATE VIEW SQL syntax, a view can be modified by simply using the ALTER VIEW keyword instead, and then changing the structure of the SELECT statement.

How do I edit a view query?

To modify a view1In Object Explorer, click the plus sign next to the database where your view is located and then click the plus sign next to the Views folder.2Right-click on the view you wish to modify and select Design.

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