Simple question: Does running Debug in SSMS actually execute the script on the server?

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Asked: June 10, 20262026-06-10T19:05:35+00:00 2026-06-10T19:05:35+00:00

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Does running Debug in SSMS actually execute the script on the server?

How can I view a list of syntax errors in a script without running the script on the database?

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Editorial Team · Answer 1 · 2026-06-10T19:05:36+00:00

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Use Query -> Parse (also the blue checkmark icon).

Parse – Check the syntax of the selected code. If no code is selected, checks the syntax of the all code in the Query Editor window.

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