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Changing field names

When you change a field name, FileMaker Pro changes the name on each layout and any field references used in calculation or summary fields. The field label changes on layouts if it matches the original field name. See Adding and changing field labels.

To change a field name:

1.	With the database open, choose File menu > Manage > Database.

2.	In the Manage Database dialog box, click the Fields tab.

3.	If your database contains more than one table, select the appropriate table from the Table list.

4.	In the Fields tab of the Manage Database dialog box, select the field you want to rename.

5.	For Field Name, type or paste the new name.

6.	Click Change.

7.	Continue making changes or click OK.

Note  FileMaker Pro uses the order in which fields appear in the Fields tab of the Manage Database dialog box for all dialog boxes that list fields. To define a custom order, drag the double arrow next to the field definition to move the field up or down in the list. To reorder by field name or type, click the Field Name or Type column heading.

To change a field name in Table View:

1.	With the database open in Browse mode, click Table View in the layout bar.

2.	Double-click the column heading for the field you want to rename, then type the new name.

Related topics 

About naming fields

Using a reserved word or symbol for a field or table name

Adding and changing field labels