Online SQL Formatter

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About SQL Formatter

SQL Formatter is a tool that helps format SQL code so that it is more readable. It can be used to format code for individual queries or for an entire database. SQL Formatter can help make code easier to understand for both developers and end users. It can also help prevent errors by ensuring that code is properly formatted.

SQL formatting can be a pain to do by hand- especially if you need to format multiple queries or keep up with standards for each database schema. If you're in a time crunch or simply don't want to deal with the headache, we’ve created an online SQL formatter that can save you time and hassle.

In what ways can SQL Formatter be used?

SQL Formatter tool can be used in following ways:

  • Instantly beautify your SQL data with this Query Formatter.
  • The tool supports Standard SQL, Couchbase N1QL, IBM DB2, MariaDB, and Oracle SQL & PL/SQL.
  • Beautify SQL by removing comments from the data
  • Format SQL from your favorite browser.

How to use the SQL Formatter tool?

SQL formatter is simple and easy to use. Add the SQL data to the text field above and click on the Format SQL button. The tool will instantly beautify and format the SQL data and share the result with you. Simply copy the data and use it in the database.

What are the benefits of formatting your SQL?

  • It helps us to make queries more readable and easy to understand.
  • By using it we can see the structure of the query which makes it easier to debug and modify.
  • It is used to remove the formatting and indentation when the query is sent to the database.
  • By using it we can find easily the errors in the query.
  • It is used to terminate the queries in the SQL for example, SELECT and FROM.
  • It is used to help us to format the queries so that it looks cleaner and more readable.

What is proper SQL formatting?

When the name matches an SQL keyword, enclose the name within quotation marks. In a database, a table or column name should be unique and not too long. You should avoid special characters in the name (only use letters, numbers, and underscores).

Do indents matter in SQL?

When SQL is indented, it becomes more visually structured, making it easier to follow. The first line of a multiple line statement should not be indented, so it is clear where the statement begins.

Do new lines matter in SQL?

It is perfectly fine to include newlines in your query ( /n or /r/n ). Most parsers consider newlines as whitespace (just like a space or tab).