# Rename Column

In this document, you will explore how to rename a column in Astera Dataprep. 

1. To rename a column in Astera Dataprep click on the *Layout* option in the toolbar and select the *Rename Column* option from the drop-down.

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Alternatively, you can also right-click on the column header that you want to rename and select *Rename Column* from the drop-down.

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2. Once selected, the *Recipe Configuration – Rename Column* panel will open. Here you can select the column you want to rename by clicking on the *Existing Name* drop-down and then specify the new name in the *New Name* text field.

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3. Once you are done with your configurations, you can select *Apply* ![](https://3181888596-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FzEifS4h8yurLAAwiGNX2%2Fuploads%2FCR7IcVZbytEdRrwIeSUE%2F3.png?alt=media) for the column to be renamed.

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4. To rename a column using the Grid itself, you can also simply double-click on the column header that you want to rename and provide a new name directly within the Grid.

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