How to delete sheet in excel on mac

To delete a sheet in Excel on Mac, use the worksheet controls available in the interface. The process removes the selected sheet from the workbook permanently.

Using the Sheet Tab Menu

1. Right-click the sheet tab you want to delete.

2. Select Delete.

3. Confirm the deletion when Excel shows the prompt.

Using the Ribbon

1. Select the sheet you want to remove.

2. Go to the Home tab.

3. Click Delete in the Cells group.

4. Choose Delete Sheet.

Using the Edit Menu

1. Select the sheet from the sheet tabs at the bottom.

2. Click Edit in the top menu bar.

3. Select Delete Sheet.

What happens when a sheet is protected?

A protected sheet cannot be deleted. Excel blocks deletion when sheet protection is active.

To remove protection:

1. Go to the Review tab.

2. Click Unprotect Sheet.

3. Enter the password if required.

What happens when a workbook is shared?

A shared workbook does not allow sheet deletion. Shared mode restricts structure edits.

To stop sharing:

1. Go to the Review tab.

2. Select Share Workbook (Legacy).

3. Clear Allow changes by more than one user.

4. Save the workbook again.

Does Excel for Mac differ from Windows for sheet deletion?

Yes. The Mac version uses the top macOS menu bar for commands, and the right-click menu layout differs. The Windows version places controls inside the Ribbon interface with a slightly different menu grouping.