How to Share Workbook in Microsoft Excel
- George Apostolov
How to Share Workbook in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
Go to File.
Select Share.
Choose Share with People to send invitation and get sharing links.
Alternatively, you can choose Email and select however you want to share the workbook.
Quick answer: To share a workbook in Microsoft Excel, go to File, select Share, and choose Share with People to send invitations and get sharing links. Alternatively, select Email to choose your preferred sharing method.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Collaborate easily in Microsoft Excel by sharing your workbook via email, invitations, or direct links. Follow these quick steps to start sharing. This guide shows how to share Workbook in Microsoft Excel in 4 steps, starting with "Go to File" and finishing with "Alternatively, you can choose Email and select however you want to share the workbook". 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 share Workbook in Microsoft Excel?
4 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 Show the Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Excel for Mac, How to Sort Data in Microsoft Excel and How to Sync Microsoft To Do to Todoist Through Zapier. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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