How to Duplicate an Excel Sheet

Quick Sheet Duplication

Duplicating an Excel sheet is faster than creating a new worksheet from scratch. This feature is ideal for generating multiple similar documents such as forms and invoices.

Duplicate Using Mouse and Keyboard

To duplicate a worksheet, press and hold the Ctrl key, click the worksheet tab, and drag it to the new position. This creates a copy of the selected sheet.

Use Move or Copy Sheet Command

Right-click the tab of the sheet you want to copy and select 'Move or Copy'. In the dialog box, choose where to place the duplicate sheet and check the 'Create a copy' option.

Manage Copied Data

After duplicating a sheet, select the cells with the data you wish to alter and clear them. Ensure to deselect cells containing formulas you want to preserve.

Check Formulas and Charts

When you duplicate a sheet, verify any formulas or charts that reference data on the sheet to prevent errors or unintended results.

Common Use Cases

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  Creating a backup of a current Excel sheet before making major changes
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  Generating a new sheet for a different department or team while retaining the original data format
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  Comparing two versions of a datasheet side by side within the same file
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  Testing different scenarios or what-if analyses without altering the original data set
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  Setting up a template sheet that can be duplicated and used for multiple projects or periods

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