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Rename a table

You can rename a table or feature class in ArcMap or ArcCatalog by right-clicking it in the Catalog tree, clicking Rename, and typing a new name.

The following conditions apply:

  • If the table is in a database or enterprise, workgroup, or desktop geodatabase, you must connect as the table owner to rename it.
  • DB2 does not allow tables to be renamed if the tables have a referential constraint defined on them.

Be aware that you cannot use third-party software, such as an SQL client, to rename a geodatabase feature class because it does not update the table name in the geodatabase system tables.

  1. Start ArcMap and open the Catalog window or start ArcCatalog.
  2. Connect to the geodatabase or database.
  3. Right-click the table or feature class and click Rename.

    The name is highlighted.

  4. Type a new name.

    Names must start with a letter and cannot exceed the maximum number of characters the DBMS allows for table names.

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