How to Format SQL Queries
Step-by-step guide to cleaning up messy SQL into readable, consistently indented queries using the DevHexLab SQL Formatter.
Tool Used
SQL Formatter
1
Open the SQL Formatter
Navigate to /tools/developer/sql-formatter.
2
Paste your SQL
Paste the SQL query you want to format. It can be a SELECT, INSERT, UPDATE, DELETE, or CREATE statement, compressed into one line or partially formatted.
3
Choose the dialect
Select your SQL dialect (Standard SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, T-SQL, or others) so the formatter applies the correct keyword casing and spacing rules.
4
Copy the formatted SQL
The formatted query appears with consistent indentation and line breaks. Click Copy to use it in your editor, documentation, or query runner.
All done!
You are ready to use SQL Formatter like a pro.