transformations:rename
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RENAME COLUMNS
Category: Transform / Basic
Description
This action changes the name of one or more columns.
Note: Duplicating names are not allowed.
Action settings
Columns options
Select the existing column name in the left drop-down, and enter the new name in the text box to the right. Additional columns can be renamed by clicking the Rename more columns option.
Examples
Example: Rename the column "Continent" to the new column name "Location".
Source table: The longest rivers in the world
| River | Length (km) | Length (miles) | Continent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile | 6650 | 4132 | Africa |
| Amazon | 6400 | 3976 | South America |
| Yangtze | 6300 | 3917 | Asia |
| Mississippi | 6275 | 3902 | North America |
Objective: Rename the column "Continent". The new column name is "Location".
Transformation parameters:
Columns to rename: Continent
Rename to: Location
Output table:
| River | Length (km) | Length (miles) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nile | 6650 | 4132 | Africa |
| Amazon | 6400 | 3976 | South America |
| Yangtze | 6300 | 3917 | Asia |
| Mississippi | 6275 | 3902 | North America |
See Also
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