How to Rename a Spreadsheet in Excel

Right-click the sheet tab, click Rename, and type the new name . Use the keyboard shortcut Alt+H >, O >, R, and type the new name.

Renaming a spreadsheet in Excel may seem like a simple task, but it can be quite useful when you’re working with a lot of data. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to easily rename a spreadsheet in Excel.

Firstly, open up a workbook that contains multiple sheets. You can see the individual spreadsheets at the bottom of the workbook. By default, Excel will name them Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3, and so on. If you need to rename a sheet, follow these easy steps:

1. Click on the sheet you want to rename.

2. Use the right button on your mouse to select the option ‘Rename’.

3. Excel will now highlight the original spreadsheet name which becomes editable.

4. Type in a new name for the sheet, for example, ‘Names’.

5. Hit ‘Enter’ or click anywhere within the workbook.

That’s it! You’ll now see the new spreadsheet name appear instead of the old one. Renaming sheets can help you organize your workbook and make it easier to navigate.

If you’re interested in learning more about working with spreadsheets in Excel, check out more tutorials on the EasyClick Academy website. You can also learn how to hide or unhide spreadsheets in a workbook.

We hope this tutorial has been helpful in showing you how to rename a spreadsheet in Excel. Remember, the process is quick and easy, so don’t hesitate to rename your sheets to keep your work organized.

FAQ

Why can't I rename an Excel spreadsheet?
You may have protection on the workbook level that still exists as the responsible for gray out these options is the Protect Workbook feature! Please make sure to remove it as well.
How do I rename an Excel file in Windows 10?
Rename an Excel File In the Save As window, right-click the file (e.g., Excel File. xlsx) and choose Rename.
How do you rename and insert worksheets in Excel?
On the Sheet tab bar, right-click the sheet tab that you want to rename, and then click Rename Sheet. Select the current name, and then type the new name. Tip: You can include the name of the sheet when you print the worksheet. On the Insert tab, in the Text group, click Header &, Footer.
How do I rename a sheet in Excel based on cell value?
(2) In the Rename Options section, check the Replace original sheet name option, (3) In the New Worksheet Name section, check the From Specific range option, click the button to open the second Rename Multiple Worksheets dialog box, select the cells that you will rename by their values, and click the OK button.