Open SQL file - how it works

This guide explains how you can open SQL files with your computer.

Open SQL file with Access

1. First open Access and click on the "File"> "Open" tab.
2. Now select the SQL file.
3. You can also drag and drop the file into the program.

Open SQL file with WordPad

You can open SQL files even without Microsoft Access:

1. Right-click on your SQL file.
2. In the context menu, navigate to "Open with"> "WordPad".
3. To make WordPad the default program for SQL files, choose Open With> Select Default Program.
4. In the window that opens, select "WordPad".
5. In the next practical tip, you can follow the steps for defining a standard program in more detail and for other versions of Windows.