How to change "column names"

Tepp · ‎01-07-2020

Hi,

By default, column names are read-only,

Is it possible to edit it?

Best regards,

Alberto Consonn · ‎01-07-2020

Hi,

you cannot change the name of any custom field in a table, not even through Background Script. There is a reason behind this, as it can have database structural implications.

What you can do is to only change the Column label:

If I have answered your question, please mark my response as correct and/or helpful.

Thank you very much

Cheers
Alberto

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Tepp · ‎01-07-2020

Thank you for your reply.

How do I remove read-only access?

We know the risks that will affect OOB.
However, since I want to change the column name of the custom field, I will edit it after confirming that it has no effect.

Best regards,

Community Alums · ‎01-07-2020

I've tried my usual ways of getting around the read-only rules and none of them worked - I think it's properly locked down by SN and hardcoded the restriction into the platform.

Sajilal · ‎01-07-2020

Why you want to rename column names, and especially do not touch the out of the box fields, instead rename column label for your requirements via Dictionary override.

Mark ✅ Correct if this solves your issue and also mark 👍 Helpful if it helps resolve your problem

Thanks,
Saji

Community Alums · ‎01-07-2020

I suppose if it's a custom field you could delete it and add a new field in? If it's really that important