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Rename dialog for a table or column

Use this dialog to rename a table or column.

In addition to renaming the table or column itself, IntelliJ IDEA can also search for usages of its name. If found, the changes that you make to the table or column name can also be applied to these usages.

Item

Description

Rename <table or column> and its usages to

Specify a new name for the table or column.

Search in comments and strings

If this option is enabled, IntelliJ IDEA will look for occurrences of the table or column in comments and string literals in your source code files.

Search in loaded sources

If this option is enabled, IntelliJ IDEA will look for occurrences of the table or column in downloaded object sources.

Preview pane

The statement to be run to rename the table or column. If necessary, you can edit the statement right in this pane.

Refactor

Executes the statement and applies the changes immediately.

Preview

Previews the changes before they are applied.

Search for text occurrences

If this option is enabled, IntelliJ IDEA will search for occurrences of the table or column in non-source files, such as text, properties, HTML, or documentation files.

Scope

Use this option to set the scope for the Rename refactoring. For example, limit it to recently changed files, open files, or a custom scope that can be shared or local.

20 March 2024