Rename Fields in Excel97 Data Online
Use our free online tool to rename fields in your Excel 97-2003 (.xls) data quickly
Rename Fields
Renaming columns in your Excel 97-2003 (.xls) file doesn't have to be complicated. This tool helps you quickly update the names of any fields in your file, making your data easier to understand or better aligned with other systems you use. Whether you're standardizing headers for reporting or just fixing inconsistent labels, you can rename one or many columns in seconds—no spreadsheet software required. It’s especially helpful for cleaning up exports or preparing data for sharing.
Excel 97-2003 (.xls)
Excel 97-2003 file refers to the file format used by Microsoft Excel versions from 1997 to 2003, typically having the .xls extension. This format is a binary file format known as BIFF (Binary Interchange File Format) and was the standard for Excel spreadsheets before the introduction of the newer format in Excel 2007. This version of Excel support 65,536 rows and 256 columns per sheet, as well as various formatting options, formulas, charts, pivot tables, and conditional formatting. This older format included password protection and encryption which has since been improved in the newer version. The Excel 97-2003 .xls remains in uses in environments where legacy systems are in operation or where compatibility with older versions of Excel is necessary.