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Quick and Easy Guide to Inserting a New Worksheet in Excel

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To insert a new worksheet in Excel, you can use the keyboard shortcut Shift + F11. Here's a step-by-step guide:


  1. Open Your Excel Workbook:

  • Launch Microsoft Excel and open the workbook where you want to insert a new worksheet.

  1. Select an Existing Worksheet:

  • Click on an existing worksheet tab where you want the new sheet to be placed (to the left of the new sheet).

  1. Use the Shift + F11 Shortcut:

  • Press and hold the "Shift" key on your keyboard.

  • While holding the "Shift" key, press the "F11" key.

  1. Release the Keys:

  • After pressing Shift + F11, a new worksheet will be inserted to the left of the selected worksheet.

  1. Rename the New Worksheet (if needed):

  • Right-click on the new worksheet tab at the bottom.

  • Select "Rename" and enter a desired name for the new sheet.


Using Shift + F11 is a quick way to insert a new worksheet without navigating through Excel's menu options. It's especially useful when you need to add multiple sheets rapidly.

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