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title: "Special characters in a tab name (for example &) caused an error."
description: "Use a simple tab name without `&` or unusual symbols if you hit that issue, then reconnect that tab. ### More Related Articles - [I renamed a tab in Google Sheets and the connection broke.](https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/i-renamed-a-tab-in-google-sheets-and-the-connection-broke/) - [Incoming replies are triggering…"
url: "https://www.smsgatewaycenter.com/blog/kb/special-characters-in-a-tab-name-for-example-caused-an-error/"
updated: "2026-08-17"
category: Integrations / Google Sheets Integration / Troubleshooting
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# Special characters in a tab name (for example &) caused an error.

Use a simple tab name without `&` or unusual symbols if you hit that issue, then reconnect that tab.

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