How to use a query to transfer information from a SQL Server database to Excel?

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Here are the steps to transfer information from a SQL Server database to Excel:

1. Open Microsoft Excel.

2. Click on the Data tab in the top ribbon.

3. Click on the From Other Sources dropdown menu.

4. Select the From SQL Server option.

5. In the SQL Server Connection dialog box, enter the necessary information such as the Server name, Database name, and credentials.

6. Click on the Test Connection button to verify that the connection is successful.

7. Click on the OK button.

8. In the Import Data dialog box, select the option "Write a query that will specify the data to import".

9. Click on the Next button.

10. In the Specify a SQL Query dialog box, enter the SQL query that will retrieve the desired data from the SQL Server database.

11. Click on the Next button.

12. In the Save Data Connection File and Finish dialog box, specify the name of the connection file and click on the Finish button.

13. In the Import Data dialog box, choose the location where you want to place the imported data, such as a new worksheet or an existing worksheet.

14. Click on the OK button to import the data.

15. The imported data will now be displayed in Excel.