Rename a Worksheet

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Rename a Worksheet

Interface Elements for Desktop > Spreadsheet > Rename a Worksheet

When a new worksheet is created, the Spreadsheet assigns it a generic name, such as Sheet1, Sheet2, etc.

To rename a worksheet, double-click its sheet tab on the Sheet tab bar to invoke the Rename Sheet dialog box, or ...

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... right-click the sheet tab of the worksheet and select the Rename item from the invoked menu. Rename the worksheet and click OK.

The Spreadsheet sets the following rules for a valid worksheet name.

The maximum length of a worksheet name is 31 characters.

A worksheet name must not be an empty string.

A worksheet name must not include the following characters: \ , /, ?, :, *, [, ].

A worksheet name must not start or end with a single quote.

A worksheet name must not be equal to a name of another existing worksheet.

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