Why can't I query OFFSET/ FETCH query on my SQL Server?

Question

I want to run this query on my SQL Server as follows:

Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 10.50.1600.1

But it can\'t recognize the OFFSET and so shows ERROR?<

Answer 1

Please be aware you will get an error even in 2014 if you don't have an order by. The offset must follow an order by statement.

Answer 2

OFFSET FETCH is a new feature added to Sql Server 2012 and does not exist in Sql Server 2008.