# Actions on Table

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URL: https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/table-operations/actions-on-table
Last updated: 2026-09-25

Learn how to rename, duplicate, and delete a table in NocoDB.

<AskNocoAI>
  <Prompt>
    Rename this table to [new name]
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Add a short description to this table explaining what it is for
  </Prompt>

  <Prompt>
    Delete the [table name] table
  </Prompt>
</AskNocoAI>

## Rename table

1. Click the `...` (ellipsis) next to the table name in the left sidebar and select `Rename table` from the context menu.
   * Alternatively, double-click on the table name in the left sidebar to make it editable.
2. Enter the new name for the table in the input field that appears. Use the `Enter` key to confirm the new name or click outside the input field to save changes.

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## Change table icon

1. Click the current table icon next to the table name in the left sidebar.
2. Choose a new icon from the available options.

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## Duplicate table

1. Click the `...` (ellipsis) next to the table name in the left sidebar and select `Duplicate table`.
2. (Optional) In the dialog:
   * Use **Include data** to copy the table with or without its records.
   * Use **Include views** to copy it with or without its saved views.
3. Click **Duplicate Table**.

A new table will be created based on your selected options.

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**Additional notes**

* Duplicate table will be created in the same base as the original table
* Duplicate table will carry suffix ` Copy` in its name.
* Duplicate table option is not available for `External DB` bases

## Delete table

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  **This action cannot be undone**
</Callout>

1. Click the `...` (ellipsis) next to the table name in the left sidebar and select `Delete table`.
2. In the confirmation dialog, click `Delete Table` to confirm.
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## Add / edit table description

Table description can be added by clicking on the `Add Description` button on the table creation modal or by clicking on the `Edit Description` button from the table context menu. Description for a table will be visible as a tooltip when hovering over the `info` icon next to the table name in the left sidebar.

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## Table permissions

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  Table permissions are available on 

  **NocoDB Cloud**

   (Plus plan and above) and licensed self-hosted deployments (Business plan and above).
</Callout>

Table permissions in NocoDB let you control who can create or delete records in each table. Find more details [here](/docs/product/collaboration/table-permissions)

## Find table ID

Each table in NocoDB has a unique ID (prefixed with `m`, short for *model*) that identifies it within a base.

You can find the table ID in the URL when viewing a table.

Example:

```
https://app.nocodb.com/#/wqd7e84kkpg8169/pqh6trao813gar7/mxo5v3uj1l1xjpz
```

In this example, the table ID is: `mxo5v3uj1l1xjpz`

You can also copy the table ID by clicking the `...` (ellipsis) next to the table name and selecting **Copy Table ID**.

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**Usage**: Table IDs are commonly used in API calls, scripting, and integrations where you need to reference a specific table.

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## Related pages

- [Create Table](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/table-operations/create-table.md): Learn how to create a table in NocoDB.
- [Create Table via Import](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/table-operations/create-table-via-import.md): Learn how to create a table in NocoDB via import from CSV, Excel or JSON.
- [Upload Data into a Table](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/table-operations/import-data-into-existing-table.md): Learn how to upload data into an existing table in NocoDB.
- [Table Tools](https://nocodb.com/docs/product/tables/table-operations/table-details.md): Manage fields, relations, permissions, webhooks and other table tools from one panel