• Testing....

    Using an inequality character

    SELECT session_id FROM sys.dm_exec_requests WHERE session_id > 50

    Using escape codes for inequality

    SELECT session_id FROM sys.dm_exec_requests WHERE session_id > 50

    Using angle brackets to designate a placeholder

    USE <Database Name>

    Using escape codes to designate a placeholder

    USE <Database Name>

    Edit: Ok, can someone tell me the secret to posting angle brackets please?

    Gail Shaw
    Microsoft Certified Master: SQL Server, MVP, M.Sc (Comp Sci)
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