How to Duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet
- George Apostolov
How to Duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet: step-by-step guide
Locate the sheet tab at the bottom of the workbook (e.g., "Sheet1").
Hold down the Ctrl key and click and drag the sheet tab to a new location.
Release the mouse button to create an exact copy of the sheet.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Make exact copies of your spreadsheets in Microsoft by holding Ctrl while dragging and dropping the sheet tab to a new location. This guide shows how to duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet in 3 steps, starting with "Locate the sheet tab at the bottom of the workbook (e.g., 'Sheet1')" and finishing with "Release the mouse button to create an exact copy of the sheet". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to duplicate a Microsoft Excel Sheet?
3 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Duplicate a Plan in Microsoft Planner, How to Edit the Drop-Down List Source in Microsoft Excel and How to Edit the Legend in Microsoft Excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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