The document explains how to enable line numbers in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) to efficiently navigate longer SQL scripts. It provides step-by-step instructions to activate line numbers via the options menu and mentions a shortcut (Ctrl + G) for quickly going to a specific line. Additional tips and resources can be found on the associated website.

2. How and why to use line
numbers in SSMS

3. As your SQL scripts get longer,
having the ability to quickly
and easily find a specific row in
the code can be a real time
saver
Avoiding the need to scroll

4. To turn on line numbers
Tools  Options
Text Editor 
Transact SQL  General
Then select the option for line
numbers in the settings box
Click OK

5. You now have line numbers in
the editor window

6. You can also use a shortcut to
go to a specific line
CTRL + G, brings up the Go To
Line dialogue box, enter the
line number you want and
press OK
Or you can use Edit, Go To, Go
To Line to bring up the same
dialogue box

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