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Naligurtan
Brass Contributor
Oct 09, 2023

How to rename NAME column in SharePoint Online

I managed rename the NAME column in the SharePoint document library with the following link.

https://abc.sharepoint.com/sites/Sandbox/_layouts/15/FldEdit.aspx?List=%7BE943612B-9E90-49A8-9D66-FD385B573515%7D&Field=Name

 

In the document library:

When I select a file>Elipses( ...).> Properties> Edit All then I can see my renamed column.

 

However, I still see the NAME in the library view rather than new name. How can I change it here too. Please see the attached image.

Document Library
SharePoint Online
  • LeonPavesic's avatar
    LeonPavesic
    Oct 10, 2023

    Hi Naligurtan,

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to rename the NAME column in the library view. This is because the NAME column is a special column in SharePoint that cannot be modified.

    However, there are a few workarounds that you can use:

    • Create a custom view. You can create a custom view of the library that does not include the NAME column. To do this, click the View options button (three dots) in the top right corner of the library view and then click Create view. In the Create view pane, select the Column tab and deselect the NAME column. Click OK to save your changes.
    • Use a third-party tool. There are a number of third-party tools that allow you to rename columns in SharePoint libraries. However, these tools are typically paid and they may not be compatible with all versions of SharePoint.

    Here are some links to resources that may be useful:

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    Kindest regards,


    Leon Pavesic
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    LeonPavesic
    Silver Contributor
    Oct 10, 2023

    Hi Naligurtan,

    Unfortunately, it is not possible to rename the NAME column in the library view. This is because the NAME column is a special column in SharePoint that cannot be modified.

    However, there are a few workarounds that you can use:

    • Create a custom view. You can create a custom view of the library that does not include the NAME column. To do this, click the View options button (three dots) in the top right corner of the library view and then click Create view. In the Create view pane, select the Column tab and deselect the NAME column. Click OK to save your changes.
    • Use a third-party tool. There are a number of third-party tools that allow you to rename columns in SharePoint libraries. However, these tools are typically paid and they may not be compatible with all versions of SharePoint.

    Here are some links to resources that may be useful:

    Please click Mark as Best Response & Like if my post helped you to solve your issue.
    This will help others to find the correct solution easily. It also closes the item.


    If the post was useful in other ways, please consider giving it Like.


    Kindest regards,


    Leon Pavesic
    (LinkedIn)

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