How to Insert Rows in a SQL Table

Step-by-Step Guide:

1. Open SQL Editor: First, open the software or tool where you write SQL commands, like SQL Server Management Studio or MySQL Workbench.
2. Select the Database: Make sure you’ve selected the database where you want to insert the new rows. You can do this by running the following SQL command:sqlCopy codeUSE your_database_name;
3. Choose the Table: Decide which table you want to add rows to.
4. Write the SQL Command: Use the INSERT INTO statement to add rows. Here’s the basic structure:
5. INSERT INTO table_name (column1, column2, column3, ...) VALUES (value1, value2, value3, ...);
   • Replace table_name with the name of your table.
   • List the columns you want to insert data into inside the parentheses after table_name.
   • In the VALUES section, put the actual data you want to insert, matching the order of the columns.
6. Example: Let’s say you have a table named “students” with columns “id,” “name,” and “age.” To insert a new student with an ID of 1, name “John,” and age 25, you would write:sqlCopy codeINSERT INTO students (id, name, age) VALUES (1, 'John', 25);
7. Execute the SQL Command: After writing the SQL command, run it in your SQL editor by clicking the “Execute” button.
8. Verify: Check your table to ensure the new row has been added.

Summary:

• Open SQL Editor.
• Select the Database.
• Choose the Table.
• Write the SQL Command using INSERT INTO.
• Specify the table name and column names.
• Provide values for the columns.
• Execute the SQL Command.
• Verify that the row has been added to the table.

Here’s a table summarizing the steps:

Step	Description
1. Open SQL Editor	Launch your SQL tool.
2. Select Database	Choose the desired database.
3. Choose Table	Decide on the table to insert into.
4. Write SQL	Use INSERT INTO statement.
5. Example	Follow a sample INSERT command.
6. Execute Command	Run the SQL command.
7. Verify	Ensure the row is in the table.