Can I logically reorder columns in a table?

Question

If I\'m adding a column to a table in Microsoft SQL Server, can I control where the column is displayed logically in queries?

I don\'t want to mess with the physical

Answer 1

It can be done using SQL, by modifying the system tables directly. For example, look here:

Alter table - Add new column in between

However, I would not recommend playing with system tables, unless it's absolutely necessary.