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# Method name: getPropertyName()

# Method package: wixData

# Method menu location: wixData --> WixDataDistinct --> getPropertyName

# Method Link: https://dev.wix.com/docs/velo/apis/wix-data/wix-data-distinct/get-property-name.md

# Method Description:

Returns the name of the property used to define the distinct query.

The `getPropertyName()` method returns the name of the property used to define the distinct query.



# Method Code Examples:

*** Note: do not assume any prop names or enum values other than the ones in the example.

## Get the distinct property

```javascript
// Get the name of the property used to define the distinct query

let distinctPropertyName = query.distinct.getPropertyName();
```

## Get and modify the distinct property

```javascript
// In data.js

export function myCollection_beforeDistinct(distinct, context) {
  // Get the current property name that defines the distinct query
  const currentPropertyName = distinct.getPropertyName();

  // Modify the property name if needed
  if (currentPropertyName === "id") {
    const updatedPropertyName = "_id";
    distinct.propertyName(updatedPropertyName);
  }

  return distinct;
}
```

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