Update select-transact-sql.md

[HugoKornelis]

See https://github.com/MicrosoftDocs/sql-docs/issues/4764

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Hey @HugoKornelis - Thanks for this, but column_position and [ ,...n ] should not be removed. It is part of the syntax. https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/t-sql/language-elements/transact-sql-syntax-conventions-transact-sql. I think carets make more sense in this case.

[HugoKornelis]

Hi Van To, Please read the issue I raised earlier and its comments. Then carefully review my proposed change. You will see that |column_position| and |[ ,...n ]| are both included in the detailed description of the ORDER BY, on page https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/t-sql/queries/select-order-by-clause-transact-sql?view=sql-server-ver15 My proposed change makes it clear that users should check that page for the syntax details. This solves issue 4764. Frankly, it really should not be this difficult for users to contribute a simple improvement to your documentation. Regards, Hugo Op 21-10-2020 om 15:56 schreef Van To:

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Hey @HugoKornelis <https://github.com/HugoKornelis> - Thanks for this, but |column_position| and |[ ,...n ]| should not be removed. It is part of the syntax. https://docs.microsoft.com/sql/t-sql/language-elements/transact-sql-syntax-conventions-transact-sql. I think carets make more sense in this case. — You are receiving this because you were mentioned. Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub <#5605 (comment)>, or unsubscribe <https://github.com/notifications/unsubscribe-auth/ADJXKBLOFFHDPMAFT2JGGE3SL3R7HANCNFSM4SZZWBXQ>.

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[VanMSFT]

Thanks, @HugoKornelis! I see your point. I'll go ahead and approve the changes. Thanks again for taking the time on this.

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