How to Duplicate a Sheet in Excel by Dragging

The most simple and straightforward way to copy a sheet to another location within the workbook is to drag it.

How to Duplicate a Sheet in Excel From the Worksheet Tab

Another easy way to duplicate a sheet in Excel is to use the worksheet tab menu. This right-click menu includes options to move or copy the current sheet.

How to Duplicate a Sheet in Excel From the Ribbon

The Format section of ribbon in Excel provides an additional way to duplicate a worksheet.

How to Copy a Sheet in Excel to a Different Workbook

The methods used to copy a worksheet to another spot in the same workbook also apply when duplicating a sheet to another Excel file, although there are a few additional steps for each method.

How to Copy a Sheet to a Different Workbook by Dragging

Both workbooks must be open and visible in order to copy a sheet from one Excel file to another. The easiest way to do this is to use Microsoft’s split screen options to make the workbooks appear side-by-side on the page.

How to Copy a Sheet to a Different Workbook From the Worksheet Tab

Send a duplicate sheet to another workbook by making changes in the Move or Copy dialog box.

How to Copy a Sheet to a Different Workbook From the Ribbon

Create a duplicate sheet in another workbook by making changes in the Move or Copy dialog box from the Ribbon.

How to Copy Multiple Sheets at Once in Excel

Duplicating multiple sheets can be accomplished using any of the methods listed, including copying multiple sheets to a different workbook in Excel. The key is to select all of the worksheets you want to make copies of before you begin duplicating them elsewhere.

How to Move a Sheet in Excel

If you do not want to duplicate a worksheet in another location or another Excel file but would rather relocate an Excel worksheet, moving it is very similar to making a copy and you have several options.

To select adjacent sheets, select the first sheet tab, press and hold the Shift key, and select on the last tab.To select non-adjacent sheets, select first sheet tab, press and hold the Ctrl key, and select each additional tab you want to duplicate.

Select the tab of the worksheet and simply drag it to the location to which you want to move it.Right-click the tab, choose Move or Copy, and then select the location to which you want to move it, leaving the Create a Copy checkbox unchecked.Select Format on the Home tab, select Move or Copy Sheet and then choose where you want to create duplicates of the worksheet.