How to: Run Selected Text in Stored Procedures and User-Defined Functions
You can run selected text in stored procedures and user-defined functions. This is a convenient way to validate portions of your SQL syntax as you build a complex query.
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To run selected text
Open either a stored procedure or user-defined function in the editor..
Select the text in the SQL Editor, right-click it, and then click Run Selection on the shortcut menu.