Rename column SQL Server 2008

Question

I am using SQL Server 2008 and Navicat. I need to rename a column in a table using SQL.

ALTER TABLE table_name RENAME COLUMN old_name to new_name;
         


        

Answer 1

Alternatively to SQL, you can do this in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. Here are a few quick ways using the GUI:

First Way

Slow double-click on the column. The column name will become an editable text box.

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Second Way

Right click on column and choose Rename from the context menu.

For example:

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Third Way

This way is preferable for when you need to rename multiple columns in one go.

1. Right-click on the table that contains the column that needs renaming.
2. Click Design.
3. In the table design panel, click and edit the textbox of the column name you want to alter.

For example:

_{NOTE: I know OP specifically asked for SQL solution, thought this might help others :)}