# How to Rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet

> To rename a Microsoft Excel sheet, right-click the target sheet at the bottom of the worksheet, select Rename from the options, type your new name, and tap anywhere on the worksheet to apply the changes.

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

1. Head over to the bottom section of your Microsoft Excel worksheet and then right-click on the sheet you wish to rename.
2. Choose 'Rename' from the list of options.
3. After that, replace the default sheet name with a new one. Simply type the name you wish to use.
4. Once done, tap anywhere around your worksheet to apply the changes.
5. After completing these steps, the name of the selected sheet will be updated based on your input.