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How to Rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet

Updated on:
May 12, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to rename a sheet tab in Microsoft Excel.

Quick summary

To rename a sheet in Microsoft Excel, right-click the sheet tab at the bottom of your worksheet, select Rename, type a new name, and click anywhere to apply the change.


Steps

  1. Go to the bottom section of your Microsoft Excel worksheet and right-click on the sheet tab you wish to rename.
  2. Choose Rename from the context menu list of options.
  3. Replace the default sheet name by typing the new name you wish to use.
  4. Click anywhere on the worksheet to apply the changes.
  5. The selected sheet tab will now display your updated name based on your input.

📌 Why this matters

Knowing how to rename a sheet in Microsoft Excel is a fundamental skill for keeping workbooks organized and easy to navigate. Clear, descriptive sheet names help teams quickly identify the right data, reduce errors, and improve collaboration across shared Excel files. Whether you manage financial models, project trackers, or data reports, renaming Excel sheet tabs ensures your spreadsheet structure is intuitive and professional.
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