Change Column names on reports
I have seen some information about issues changing the column names on reports, but an not finding where to go to change the column names on reports. Please help. ------------------------------ P...
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On the report.
https://help.quickbase.com/user-assistance/changing_field_name.html?Highlight=column%20name
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"Tip: If you just want a different label to appear in a report, change the column heading. To do so, click the column heading menu
and select Column properties. Within the Column Properties dialog, type in the name that you want to display at the top of the column (300 character limit). This name will appear above the column in this report only, and if you save the report as a spreadsheet. The field name remains the same. "
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Jim Harrison
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https://help.quickbase.com/user-assistance/changing_field_name.html?Highlight=column%20name
Hidden in the fine details
"Tip: If you just want a different label to appear in a report, change the column heading. To do so, click the column heading menu
and select Column properties. Within the Column Properties dialog, type in the name that you want to display at the top of the column (300 character limit). This name will appear above the column in this report only, and if you save the report as a spreadsheet. The field name remains the same. "------------------------------
Jim Harrison
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That explains why I couldn't find how. I was looking in the wrong location.
Now for the next question, and I have a pretty good idea what the answer will be. Is it possible to change the names in just 1 report?
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Paul Peterson
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- Next dumb issue, I don't see a column heading menu
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Paul Peterson
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There is a white triangle drop down if you hover on the right of the black heading.
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Mark Shnier (YQC)
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------------------------------- Hi, Mark,
Am I crazy or has the "column properties" been removed from report headings?
I can see these options:
I wish table columns had "Report Alias" built into the tables. I need descriptive column names for building the application, but the report columns are ridiculously long now. And I'd be willing to change the names in individual reports but don't see a way to do it despite the instructions in this Q&A thread.
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Myra Canterbury
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- MarkShnier__YouA tip that Jim provided above applies to only one report. If you want the labels to change on all reports then you would typically change the native field name.
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Mark Shnier (YQC)
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------------------------------- PERFECT!!! That's exactly what I needed to find. I am only trying to change the heading in one report, at least for now.
Thank you both!!
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Paul Peterson
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