To update a specific record in a table, you must use the SQL (Structured Query Language) `UPDATE` statement. Here’s an example on how you’d use it:
```
UPDATE table_name
SET column1 = value1, column2 = value2, …
WHERE some_column = some_value;
```
Here’s a quick breakdown of this syntax:
- `UPDATE table_name` specifies the table you want to update.
- `SET column1 = value1, column2 = value2, …` lists the columns you want to update and the values you want to set.
- `WHERE some_column = some_value` is the condition that identifies which record(s) to update. If you leave this off, all records will be updated which can be disastrous!
Make sure to replace the `table_name`, `column1`, `value1` (and so forth), and `some_column` and `some_value` parts with your actual table name, column names, values, column to check, and value to check for.
This is a simple usage of an UPDATE statement, and can get more complex with the usage of JOINs and subqueries.
Note: Be careful while using `UPDATE` command without `WHERE` clause as it will update all records of the table.
