If you want two SQL queries to compare using Notepad++ you can follow the below steps.
- Copy the SQL Queries in Two Tabs in Notepad++ (or open the two .sql files)
- Now be on any of the tabs and go to Menu: Plugins > Compare > Set as First Compare (if you do not see Compare, follow the steps given below to install it)
- Now move to another SQL query tab/ and go to Menu: Plugins > Compare > Compare
- You will see the two files compared side-by-side with the differences highlighted as shown in the below screenshot.
How to install Compare Plugin in Notepad++
- In Notepad++ go to Menu: Plugins > Plugin Admin...
- Look for Compare under Plugin, select it and click on Install.
- Notepad++ will get restarted and you should find Compare plugin under Plugins > Compare
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