Query type message

The type of query is query type.

This message describes the type of query for each step. For most queries that require tuning, the value for query type is SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, or DELETE. However, the query type can include any Transact-SQL command that you issue while showplan is enabled. For example, here is output from a create index command:

STEP 1
        The type of query is CREATE INDEX.
        TO TABLE
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