Changing a column name
The column name is shown in table headers and on the axes of other visualizations. With a proper column name it is easier to understand what a visualization shows. Authors can rename columns in the Data in analysis flyout, and also add or update the column description.
Before you begin
About this task
Tip: You can also right-click on the column in the
Data in analysis flyout and select
Rename from the pop-up menu.
Tip: If you
only want a different name on an axis in a specific visualization, you can
change the display name instead.
Procedure
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On the
authoring bar, click
Data in analysis
and click on the column of
interest.
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In the expanded flyout,
make sure that
Details on selected column
is selected.
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In the expanded flyout, click
Rename column.
Tip: You can also double-click on the column name in the expanded flyout to enable editing.Tip: Similarly, you can add or edit the description of the column by clicking the pen icon, or by double-clicking the text field for the description.