I’m working with a SQL Server database and need to check the column names and data types for a specific table. Instead of using a graphical tool, I’d like to do this directly through a SQL query. Is there a command or method in SQL Server that can show me this information? I’m looking for something similar to the ‘DESCRIBE’ statement in other database systems. Any help or suggestions would be great!
To view table structure in SQL Server using a query, you can utilize the INFORMATION_SCHEMA views. Here’s a handy query that will give you the column names, data types, and other useful details:
SELECT
COLUMN_NAME,
DATA_TYPE,
CHARACTER_MAXIMUM_LENGTH,
IS_NULLABLE
FROM
INFORMATION_SCHEMA.COLUMNS
WHERE
TABLE_NAME = ‘YourTableName’
Replace ‘YourTableName’ with the actual name of the table you’re interested in. This query will provide a comprehensive overview of your table’s structure, including column names, data types, maximum length for character-based columns, and whether each column allows NULL values. It’s a powerful tool for quickly understanding your table’s layout without needing to use graphical interfaces.
heyy, have u tried using sys.columns? its pretty neat! just do:
SELECT name, system_type_id, max_length, is_nullable
FROM sys.columns
WHERE object_id = OBJECT_ID(‘YourTableName’)
it gives u the basics without too much fuss. wat do u think? wat kinda info r u looking for exactly?
yo can use sp_help ‘YourTableName’ to get table structure. it shows columns, data types, nullability, and more. quick n easy way to see whats going on without fancy tools. just replace YourTableName with ur actual table name and run it in ssms or whatever ur using