How can I see the structure of a table in SQL Server?

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To show table properties in the Properties window In Object Explorer, select the table for which you want to show properties. Right-click the table and choose Properties from the shortcut menu. For more information, see Table Properties - SSMS.

What is the command to see the structure of table in SQL?

If we want to show the structure of a database table or tables in the server then, we will use the SQL command DESCRIBE or other keyword DESC, which is identical to DESCRIBE one.

How can I see table description in SQL Server?

Just select table and press Alt + F1 , it will show all the information about table like Column name, datatype, keys etc.

How can you see the structures of the table made by you?

- The structure of a table can be viewed using the DESCRIBE TABLE_NAME command. - Provides a description of the specified table or view. For a list of tables in the current schema, use the Show Tables command. - For a list of views in the current schema, use the Show Views command.

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