Clearing the SQL Statements Pane

Clear the SQL Statements pane when you no longer want to work with the SQL code displayed on the pane.

By default, the Esc key leaves the contents of the SQL Statements pane unchanged. Configure the Esc key to clear the SQL Statements pane and close any opened results sets.
  1. Select Tools > Options > Compatibility.
  2. Select Pressing The Esc Key Clears SQL Statements And Closes Result Sets.
  3. Press Esc.
Parent topic: Execute SQL Statements and Command Files