Rename SharePoint Attachments Column

Emmanuel Adegor
3 min readApr 28, 2024

Have you ever found yourself knee-deep in SharePoint, attempting to tidy up your lists, only to slam into a frustrating roadblock?

Imagine this: you’re determined to rename that stubborn Attachments column, eager to tame your list chaos. But as you delve into list settings, it’s akin to chasing a mirage in the desert — you can’t locate anywhere to rename your “Attachments” column.

Frustration builds with each menu navigation, every click feeling like another step into the digital unknown. It’s a classic tale in the realm of SharePoint administrators — the endless quest for a straightforward fix.

SO HOW DO WE RENAME AN ATTACHMENTS COLUMN?

1. Navigate to the desired SharePoint list.

2. Click on “List Settings” from the toolbar.

3. Scroll down to the “Columns” section and select any column (for example “Title”).

4. In the URL address bar, locate where it reads “Fields=ColumnName” (for example: “Field=Title”).

5. Replace “ColumnName” with “Attachments”.

6. Hit “Enter” or “Return”
7. This action will preload the Attachments column in edit mode.

8. Rename it as desired and click “OK” to save the changes.

Renaming the Attachments column in SharePoint becomes simple for administrators with these steps. Thus reducing the tussle.

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Emmanuel Adegor

SharePoint Developer | React JS | SPFX | SharePoint Administrator