Rename a Column
Renames a column in a table.
Overview
This procedure lets you change or rename the name of a column in a table. It is useful for making column names more meaningful, aligning with naming conventions, or updating labels to better reflect the data they contain.
Input Concepts
Concept
Type
Description
Default
Required
table
table
The table containing the column.
No default
Yes
old column name
text
The new name for the column.
No default
Yes
new column name
text
The new name for the column.
No default
Yes
Output Concepts
Concept
Description
table
The table with the column renamed.
Examples
1. Rename a Table Column
create a sample table
rename the table's "City" column to "Location"Name
Number
Address
Location
john
+ 1 (415) 691 9426
123 east street
San Francisco
joe
+ 1 (415) 691 1234
321 west street
San Jose
jack
+ 1 (415) 691 4595
213 north street
San Francisco
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