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John Langham-Service
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Hi I am trying to rename the last column I can't do it the normal way because the source files have a varying number of columns but the total is always last.

I get a syntax error asking for a comma to replace the } in red if I replace it I get a Token Literal  expected error can't see what I am doing wrong 

 

#"Renamed Columns3" = Table.RenameColumns(#"Renamed Columns2",{List.Last(Table.ColumnNames(#"Renamed Columns2"), "Total"}})

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Hello,

It is always easier if there is a sample file, I will give it a try anyway. I am replying this from my tablet, so can’t double check in Power Query how it should be, just viewing your M code.

Seems you are missing one or two brackets. As trying to show below, you are missing one right round bracket, but you also have a mismatch on the number of square brackets.
#"Renamed Columns3" = Table.RenameColumns(#"Renamed Columns2",{List.Last(Table.ColumnNames(#"Renamed Columns2"), "Total"}})

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Thanks Anders, I missed counting the brackets, end result was a missing { and a missing )

in case anyone else is looking and want to rename the last column

= Table.RenameColumns(#"Renamed Columns2",{{List.Last(Table.ColumnNames(#"Renamed Columns2")), "Total"}})

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