[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026
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In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Review affected accounts with the customer using the official announcement.
Commercial opportunities
Use the verified change to open a scoped customer conversation.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown and must be confirmed before scheduling action.
The affected customer scope is unknown and must be confirmed before action.
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Assess technical dependencies and ownership against the official update.
Commercial opportunities
Offer a scoped technical-readiness assessment if the customer confirms impact.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown and must be confirmed before scheduling action.
The affected customer scope is unknown and must be confirmed before action.
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Prepare a source-backed customer conversation and confirm the affected estate.
Commercial opportunities
Qualify a partner-led assessment only after customer scope is confirmed.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown and must be confirmed before scheduling action.
The affected customer scope is unknown and must be confirmed before action.
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: [In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduc
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Review portfolio exposure with account owners using the official source.
Commercial opportunities
Prioritize accounts that confirm affected products or workloads.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The effective date is unknown and must be confirmed before scheduling action.
The affected customer scope is unknown and must be confirmed before action.
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[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .
[In preview] Public Preview: Azure SQL updates for mid-July 2026 In mid-July 2026, the following updates and enhancements were made to Azure SQL: Shortcut Configuration lets you customize keyboard shortcuts for Quick Queries, the Results Grid, and the Query Editor directly within Visual Studio Code—without leaving your editor. You can execute queries, navigate more efficiently, and discover available commands more easily, helping you complete your data tasks faster. The new Results Grid introduces enhanced state management for improved performance and responsiveness, along with expanded column customization options. You can now freeze, hide, and show columns to better tailor the grid to your workflow. Try it now—enable the Beta Results Grid preview in MSSQL Settings. Learn more .