How to duplicate a spreadsheet in excel

Answer

Duplicating a spreadsheet in Excel is a straightforward process. You can create an exact copy of a worksheet within the same workbook or move it to another workbook.

Steps to Duplicate a Spreadsheet in Excel

1. Right-Click Method

   1. Right-click the tab of the sheet you want to duplicate at the bottom of Excel.

   2. Select Move or Copy from the menu.

   3. In the Move or Copy dialog box:

      • Choose the workbook where you want the copy.

      • Select the position in the workbook where the copy should appear.

      • Check the box Create a copy.

   4. Click OK.

2. Drag-and-Drop Method

   1. Hold down the Ctrl key.

   2. Click the sheet tab you want to duplicate and drag it to the position where you want the new copy.

   3. Release the mouse button. A duplicate of the sheet is created automatically.

3. Ribbon Method

   1. Go to the Home tab.

   2. Click Format in the Cells group.

   3. Select Move or Copy Sheet from the dropdown menu.

   4. Follow the same instructions in the Move or Copy dialog box as in the Right-Click Method.

Notes

• Duplicating a sheet preserves all content, formulas, formatting, charts, and any other objects in the sheet.

• Duplicated sheets are named automatically with a number appended (e.g., Sheet1 (2)). You can rename the sheet by right-clicking the tab and selecting Rename.

• On Mac, the steps are almost identical. The only difference is that the Control key is replaced by the Command key in the drag-and-drop method.

Example

If you have a budget spreadsheet named January Budget and want to create a copy for February Budget:

1. Right-click the January Budget tab.

2. Select Move or Copy.

3. Check, create a copy, and click OK.

4. Rename the duplicated sheet to February Budget.

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