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# Queries

Workflow [transforms](/reference/workflows/transforms.md) provide the most robust and reproducible mechanism for querying tables on Redivis. However, you can execute SQL queries directly on a table for when you want to perform a quick, one-off analysis. In order to perform a query, you will need [data access](/reference/data-access/access-levels.md#data-access) to the corresponding table.

The **Query** tab on a table contains a SQL editor with scaffolding to reference that table. The query syntax follows the same rules as the [transform SQL query syntax](/reference/workflows/transforms/step-sql-query.md#query-syntax). Additionally query results may not exceed 10GB – if you need to materialize larger results, use a transform for your query.

Choose one of the templates or type your own SQL query, and click the **Run** button to see the results. You can select any column in the query results to view the summary statistics for that column.

If you update the query after execution, it will become "stale" (marked in yellow), which is a reminder that the results no longer match the query you are typing. The previous results will still be shown to help inform the new query you are writing.

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{% hint style="info" %}
**Accessibility note for keyboard navigation:**\
When you open the query tab, your cursor will be focused on the query editor. To navigate away using the keyboard, first press **Escape**, then press **Tab** to focus with other non-editor elements.
{% endhint %}


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