how to change index name in pandas?

Question

import pandas as pd
data1 = {'name': ['wang','xiao','lin','du','cui'], 'chi': [82,93,75,97,85],'py':[86,94,86,68,98]} 
frame1=pd.DataFrame(data1)
print(frame1)

how can I change the default index 0 1 2 3 4 into a b c d e? Please advise me about this, thanks.

This has already been answered [here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19851005/rename-pandas-dataframe-index). — Joel, Jul 02 '18 at 14:59
Possible duplicate of [Rename Pandas DataFrame Index](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19851005/rename-pandas-dataframe-index) — BenG, Jul 02 '18 at 15:02
Have you read this post: [enter link description here](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/19851005/rename-pandas-dataframe-index) — RomB, Jul 02 '18 at 15:03

score 0 · Answer 1 · answered Jul 02 '18 at 15:11

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To change the values of index from 0 1 2 3 4 into a b c d e use:

frame1.index = list('abcde')

answered Jul 02 '18 at 15:11

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Thanks for your help. – user9947246 Jul 03 '18 at 06:55

how to change index name in pandas?

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