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Insert or delete a worksheet

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In Excel, you can easily add, rename, and delete worksheets in your workbook.

Insert a worksheet

  • Select the  add plus icon.

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    Or, select Home > Insert > Insert Sheet.

    Click Insert Sheet under Insert on the Home tab

Rename a worksheet

  • Right-click the sheet, select Rename, and type a new name.

    Or, double-click the sheet name on the Sheet tab to quickly rename it.

Delete a worksheet

  • Right-click the sheet and select DeleteDelete.

    Or, select the sheet, and then select Home > Delete > Delete Sheet.

    Click the arrow under Delete and then click Delete Sheet

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