SQLSMS Intellisense on linked server

Question

I\'m trying to work Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio 10.0.5538.0 (latest right now) with Intellisense on linked servers, for example:

SELECT Column FRO         


        

Answer 1

As an addendum to this answer by BenXvisual, in SSMS 17.9.1 (14.0.17289.0) hotkey for switching off Intellisense is Ctrl-B, Ctrl-I.

Answer 2

Apparently this isn't supported.

https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/sqlserver/en-US/ef973d28-6450-451c-840f-9d14c7ae4ed1/intellisense-invalid-object-name-on-linked-database-runs-fine?forum=sqldatabaseengine

One reason given is that this linked server could be Oracle, Excel... anything, and to support that is unfeasible

Answer 3

While it isn't supported from a linked server at least turning off IntelliSense makes it a lot clearer. This can be done by simply pressing CTRL-I while in the query window. The same keyboard shortcut turns it back on again when required.