Work with multiple sheets (tabs)

Add, rename, move, color, copy and delete sheet tabs, and know what happens to formulas that read them.

Beginner · 10 min · 13 steps

In this lesson

  • A file holds many sheets. Each sheet has a tab at the bottom with its name.
  • Rename a tab and every formula that reads it follows the new name.
  • A copy of a sheet starts with the same cells, then stands on its own.

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13 steps: 3 explanations, 9 Do this, 1 question, then Your turn.

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Why your formula broke when you copied it

Lock a cell with $ so a formula keeps working when you copy it down.

Beginner · 7 min · Free, with no sign-up

Do the free lesson on your computer.

Send yourself the link and open it on a laptop or desktop.

On your computer, go tolearnford.com/go/39MP