Add Asterisk to Column Names Smartsheet
Add asterisks to columns.
- •Add asterisks to column names with prefix or suffix mode.
- •Mark required or special columns with '*' labels.
- •Transform tedious tasks into one-click solutions.
Renaming columns in Smartsheet one by one? There's a faster way. Download SSFeatures. Open your sheet in grid view. Click the SSFeatures button. Hover over \"Create / Manage Columns\". Click \"Bulk Rename Columns\". There are three ways to rename columns. \"Bulk Rename\" lets you edit all your column names at once. Best for making lots of different changes. \"Prefix / Suffix\" adds text to the beginning or end of every column name. \"Find and Replace\" searches for specific text and replaces it with something else. In this example, I'm using \"Find and Replace\" to change 2025 to 2026. Click \"Next\". SSFeatures shows you a preview of the changes. Click \"OK\". Done. All columns renamed in seconds. Try SSFeatures free. Link below.
Use Cases
Updating Year Labels - When a new year starts, use find/replace to change '2025' to '2026' across all columns in one click instead of editing each header.
Adding Category Prefixes - Organize columns by adding prefixes like 'Budget - ' or 'Q1 - ' to all column names at once for better sheet organization.
Standardizing Naming Conventions - Use bulk edit mode to copy all names, clean them up in a text editor or with AI, and paste them back to apply consistent naming across your sheet.
Frequently Asked Questions
Three modes: Bulk Edit lets you copy and paste all names, Add Prefix/Suffix adds text to the start or end of all names, and Find/Replace searches and replaces text across all columns.
Yes. SSFeatures shows a preview of all column name changes before applying them. It also warns you if any names would become duplicates.
Yes. SSFeatures runs entirely in your browser and never sends your data to external servers. All column renaming happens locally in Smartsheet.
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