How to: Modify Join Operators
By default, the Query and View Designer joins tables using an equal sign (an equijoin), which matches values in the two join columns. If you want, you can change the operator used to compare values in the join columns.
Note
The dialog boxes and menu commands you see might differ from those described in Help depending on your active settings or edition. To change your settings, choose Import and Export Settings on the Tools menu. For more information, see Visual Studio Settings.
To modify join operators
In the Diagram pane, right-click the join line you want to modify, and then choose Properties from the shortcut menu.
In the Property window, click Join Condition and Type and click the ellipses (…) to the right of the property.
In the Join dialog box select a new operator.
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How to: Join Tables Automatically