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Solution:
- Go to the List settings page.
- Pick any column such as “Title”. You’ll get the Edit Column page.
- Now you can rename the field as you wish!
How do I change the primary column in a SharePoint list?
To rename a Title field:
- Gear Icon > List Settings.
- Scroll down to Columns section, click on Title column.
- Under the Column Name, type in the new name for a column. Click OK at the bottom.
- Done! The column will now have a new, custom name that makes sense to users!
How to display a Unique Identifier (ID Column)
- If you are using a modern list, click +Add column > Show/hide columns.
- Click the checkbox next to the ID field, then hit Apply.
- Don’t forget to Save the view so that changes won’t be lost.
- The column will now appear in the list.
How do I update a column in SharePoint?
To modify a column, click the column in the list, click Modify, and then make the appropriate changes. Note: Some options for adding, removing, or modifying columns are available only when you publish to a SharePoint site.
The Title column is used by the list as a means to access the data entry forms to view and edit the list item. You can opt to hide the Title column so that it doesn’t appear on any of the list forms. To hide the Title column: In your list, click the List Settings button on the List tab.
How do I bulk update a column in a SharePoint list?
Edit more than one item at a time
- Select two or more items or files in a list or library.
- Select the information icon on the command bar to open the details pane.
- Enter one or more new values in the Bulk edit properties area.
- Save to apply the new values to all the selected items.
According to your description, we can get the SharePoint Library ID using the SharePoint Designer. If you’re using SharePoint Designer, open the site in SharePoint Designer> List and Libraries> Click on the library> Check the List ID. After doing it, you’re left with the ID.