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Renaming Dimension Column and Row Headers


Published: 19 May 2014
Last Modified Date: 15 Jun 2023

Question

How to rename a dimension to create an alias for dimension column or row headers.

Environment

Tableau Desktop

Answer

Use the following workaround to rename the dimension field.
  1. Duplicate the dimension field.
  2. Rename the new copy of the dimension to the desired name.
  3. Drag both the new and old dimension fields to the Columns or Rows shelf.
  4. Right-click the header that should not be displayed and select Show Header.
To view these steps in action, see the video below: 


 

Additional Information

To voice your support for the inclusion of this feature in a future product release, add your vote to the following Community Idea: Create Field Label Alias

 
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