rename command syntax details

Syntax

The required syntax is in bold.

rename

<source-field> AS <target-field> ["," <source-field> AS <target-field>]...

The AS keyword is displayed in uppercase in the syntax and examples to make the syntax easier to read. You can specify the AS keyword in uppercase or lowercase.

Required arguments

source-field

Syntax: <string>

Description: The name of a field in your search results to rename. You can use a wild card character in the field name. Names with anything other than a-z, A-Z, 0-9, or the underscore ( _ ) character must be enclosed in single-quotation marks. This includes the wildcard character ( * ).

target-field

Syntax: AS <string>

Description: The name you want to use as the replacement name for the field. You can use a wild card character in the field name. Names with anything other than a-z, A-Z, 0-9, or the underscore ( _ ) character must be enclosed in single-quotation marks. This includes the wildcard character ( * ).

The replacement name you specify for the field can't be a reserved word. For a list of the reserved words, see Reserved words.

See also

rename command

rename command overview

rename command usage

rename command examples