Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets

Spreadsheets can contain multiple sheets, so you can group similar data together.

Insert a Sheet

You may need to add additional data to a spreadsheet that belongs in a separate sheet.

  1. Click + to the left of the sheet tabs.
    Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets.

A new sheet is added to the spreadsheet.

Rename a Sheet

By default, sheets are given generic names, such as Sheet 1, Sheet 2, etc. You can give them more meaningful names.

  1. Click the sheet tab you want to rename.
  2. Click the sheet tab's arrow.
  3. Select Rename.
    Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets.
  4. Enter a new name and press Enter.
    Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets.

The sheet is renamed.

Delete a Sheet

If you no longer need a sheet, delete it from the spreadsheet.

  1. Click the sheet tab you want to delete.
  2. Click the sheet tab's arrow.
  3. Select Delete.
    Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets.
  4. Click OK.
    Insert, Rename, and Delete Sheets.

The sheet is deleted.

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