Excel: Rename columns

Rename columns in a sheet.

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Rename columns in a sheet.

Runs on: macOS and Windows only.

Add it to a process

In the process designer, open the Add step tab. Find Rename columns under Excel › Columns, or type its name in the search box, and drag it onto the canvas.

Fields

FieldRequiredWhat it does
SheetYesName of the sheet in the Excel file. Supports wildcards: * matches any characters.
KeysNoComma-separated list of keys or column names

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Errors

ErrorDescription
File not openThe Excel file must be open
Sheet not foundThe specified sheet does not exist
Column not foundOne of the old column names does not exist

Tips

  • Only the header row is changed, data remains intact

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