what happens, when I rename existing custom events?
what happens, when I rename existing custom events?
what happens, when I rename existing custom events?
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When you rename existing custom events in Mixpanel, it's important to understand that this action only affects how the event is displayed within specific reports and does not change the underlying data. Here's what happens when you rename custom events:
1. In individual reports: When you rename a custom event within a specific report, it only changes the display name for that particular report. This change does not affect the event's name in other reports or in your overall data structure. As stated in the Mixpanel documentation:
Click on the "three dots" icon beside an event and click Rename to rename it. This will only affect the current report, and will not change the event's name in other reports.
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2. In Lexicon: To make more permanent changes to custom events, you need to use Lexicon, which is Mixpanel's data governance tool. In Lexicon, you can view, edit, or delete custom events. The documentation states:
To view, edit, or delete any custom event, navigate to Lexicon. In Lexicon, click on the Custom Events tab. Here you can see a list of all the custom events in the project. Click on the name of the event to edit its details.
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It's important to note that renaming custom events in Lexicon will change how the event is displayed across all reports and analyses in your Mixpanel project. However, this change is only cosmetic and does not alter the underlying event data or tracking.
When renaming events, it's crucial to maintain consistency in your naming conventions. Mixpanel recommends:
We recommend having a consistent naming convention for your events and properties:
- Generally, adopting snake_case for your event and property names tend to be more robust, especially if you plan to export your Mixpanel data to downstream processes such as data warehouses.
- Use the (Object) (Verb) format for event names. Like song_played or page_viewed.
Events: Capture behaviors and actions
Remember that Mixpanel is case-sensitive, so sign_up_completed and Sign_Up_Completed would be treated as two separate events. Always double-check your naming to ensure consistency across your analytics.
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