# How to Duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet

> To duplicate a Microsoft Excel sheet, locate the sheet tab at the bottom of the workbook, hold down the Ctrl key while clicking and dragging the tab to a new location, and release the mouse button to create an exact copy of the sheet.

Canonical: https://livedemo.ai/tutorials/how-to-duplicate-a-microsoft-excel-sheet/
Apps: Microsoft, Excel
Updated: 2026-10-05
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## Steps

1. Locate the sheet tab at the bottom of the workbook (e.g., "Sheet1").
2. Hold down the Ctrl key and click and drag the sheet tab to a new location.
3. Release the mouse button to create an exact copy of the sheet.