Why do I only get 255 characters back in a column in Query Analyzer?

Neil Pike

October 7, 1999

1 Min Read
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A. The 255 limitation is a Query Analyzer option - you can change it - or use OSQL.EXE which won't show this limitation.

Go to Query/Current Connection Options/Advanced and change max chars per column to whatever maximum you desire.

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