How to Naming Excel Tables

Learning how to naming excel tables doesn't have to be complicated. This updated guide presents a clear workflow, practical checks, and troubleshooting advice you can use while completing the process.

How to Name a Table in Excel

Step 1:

First you enter the data as usual, then select any cell in the table and click Format As Table and choose the design that suits the data table.

You select the data area you want to draw a table and then click OK to execute.

Step 2:

Continue clicking on the table and then select Design and look down at the Properties group, you will see the Table Name item. Enter a new name for the table in this box.

Select any cell in the table, click the Design tab, and then re-enter a different name for the Table Name if you want to rename the table later.

Or you select the Formulas tab and then select Name Manager to manage.

Now you will see the names of the data tables, select the named table and click Edit below.

Finally, you enter a new name for the table.

Rules for Naming Tables in Excel

• Table names must begin with a letter, underscore (_), or slash ().
• The remaining characters in the table name must be letters, numbers, periods, or underscores.
• A table can't be named "C", "c", "R", or "r".
• Table names can't be cell references, such as A1 or $B$2.
• Each table name in a spreadsheet must be unique.
• Keep your table names as short as possible and clearly identify the contents of the table. Table names can be up to 255 characters long.
• Table names can't contain spaces. Use underscores or periods to separate the words if a table name is made up of more than one word.

Final Thoughts

The most reliable way to handle naming excel tables is to follow the process in order, verify each important setting, and test the result before moving on. Use the guidance above as a practical reference, then adjust the details for your device, software version, or specific goal.