Field Label Change

[Koki]

Is it possible to change the "Column label" and "Column name" of an existing table in ServiceNow (a table that has not been extended)?

For example, I want to change the "Column label" and "Column name" of the "purchase_date" field in the table [cmdb_ci_ip_router], but I can't enter them.

Is it possible to do this without an extension?

[Anil Lande · Accepted solution]

Hi,

You cannot change column name of any existing column (custom/OOB).

However you can change Labels.

If you want to change Labels for Base table in extended table:

1. Open Dictionary of that field.

2. Scroll down to Labels related list

3. Add new record for your child table and add Label of your choice.

Thanks,

Anil Lande

[Koki]

Thank you.

I assumed that it would be rewritten directly from the fields in the form, and since that was not possible, I thought it was impossible.

That was helpful, thanks.

[Ankur Bawiskar]

Hi,

As mentioned by Anil you can change the label but not the column name

OR

You can use onLoad client script to change the label of the field on your table

function onLoad(){
	g_form.setLabelOf('field_name', 'Your New Label');
}

Regards
Ankur

[Koki]

So there is a scripted way to do it.

It was very helpful.
Thank you.