Open Microsoft Excel, click the "File" tab, click "Open" and navigate to the worksheet to rename. Double-click the Excel file to open it in the main work area. Make any changes to the grid as desired.

How to Rename Columns in Microsoft Excel Queries. Microsoft Excel queries retrieve information from tables of data. For example, your business may store staff sales figures in an Access database.

Why You Should Name Tables in Excel Although getting into the habit of naming tables in Excel can take some time if it's not something you usually do, here's why today's the day to start.