How to Rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet
- George Apostolov
How to Rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet: step-by-step guide
Head over to the bottom section of your Microsoft Excel worksheet and then right-click on the sheet you wish to rename.
Choose 'Rename' from the list of options.
After that, replace the default sheet name with a new one. Simply type the name you wish to use.
Once done, tap anywhere around your worksheet to apply the changes.
After completing these steps, the name of the selected sheet will be updated based on your input.
Quick answer: 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.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Update worksheet tabs in Microsoft Excel by right-clicking, selecting rename, typing a new title, and clicking away to save. This guide shows how to rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet in 5 steps, starting with "Head over to the bottom section of your Microsoft Excel worksheet and then right-click..." and finishing with "After completing these steps, the name of the selected sheet will be updated based on y...". 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 rename a Microsoft Excel Sheet?
5 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 Resize Cells in Microsoft Excel, How to Save a Microsoft Excel Document as a Comma-Separated Values File and How to Save Microsoft Excel Documents as PDF. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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