Rename a table in Google Sheets
Rename the existing table from "TaskTable" to exactly "ProjectTracker". Do not change its range or cell values.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsRename the existing table from "TaskTable" to exactly "ProjectTracker". Do not change its range or cell values.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Rename a tableRename the existing table from "TaskTable" to exactly "ProjectTracker". Do not change its range or cell values.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.
Expected result
The A1:C4 table is named ProjectTracker.
Common mistake
Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.
Troubleshooting
Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The A1:C4 table is named ProjectTracker.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Task | Owner | Budget |
| Prepare brief | Anna | 120 |
| Review draft | Ben | 240 |
| Publish page | Cara | 80 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Rename a table. Rename the existing table from "TaskTable" to exactly "ProjectTracker". Do not change its range or cell values.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- The A1:C4 table is named ProjectTracker.