You might already be familiar with worksheets, and have maybe even figured out how to create new ones. But the default naming structure for worksheets in Excel can be a little vague, so you might be looking for a way to describe them a little better with a name name. Fortunately our guide below can show you how to name a worksheet something other than Sheet1, Sheet2, Sheet3, etc.
How to Use a Custom Worksheet Name in Excel 2013
The steps in this article were performed in Microsoft Excel 2013. Note that updating the name of a worksheet will automatically update the references in any formulas that include the previous name of the worksheet, so your formulas should continue to function correctly. Step 1: Open your Excel file in Excel 2013. Step 2: Locate the worksheet tabs at the bottom of the window.
Step 3: Right-click the worksheet that you want to rename, then select the Rename option.
Type the new name for the worksheet, then press Enter on your keyboard.
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