Copy /Move a Sheet into Another Excel Workbook

 


✅ 1. Copy a Sheet into Another Excel Workbook

➤ Why?

To retain the original sheet and also have a copy in another workbook.

➤ Step-by-Step:

  1. Open both Excel workbooks:
    • Source workbook (with the sheet you want to copy)
    • Destination workbook (where you want to copy the sheet)
  2. Go to the source workbook and right-click on the sheet tab you want to copy.
  3. Click on "Move or Copy..."
  4. In the dialog box:
    • In the “To book” dropdown, select the destination workbook.
    • In the “Before sheet” box, choose the position (e.g., before Sheet1, at the end, etc.).
    • IMPORTANT: Check the box “Create a copy”.
  5. Click OK.

✅ Your sheet is now copied into the other workbook, and the original sheet remains in the source workbook.

🚚 2. Move a Sheet into Another Excel Workbook

➤ Why?

To completely transfer a sheet from one workbook to another.

➤ Step-by-Step:

  1. Open both workbooks (source and destination).
  2. Go to the source workbook, and right-click on the sheet tab you want to move.
  3. Click on "Move or Copy..."
  4. In the dialog box:
    • Choose the destination workbook in the “To book” dropdown.
    • Select the sheet position in the destination workbook using the “Before sheet” box.
    • DO NOT check “Create a copy” (since you are moving, not copying).
  5. Click OK.

✅ Your sheet is now moved to the other workbook, and it is removed from the original workbook.

💡 Key Notes

Action

Keep Original Sheet?

Affects Formulas?

File Must Be Open?

Copy Sheet

✅ Yes

❌ No (formulas remain intact)

✅ Yes

Move Sheet

❌ No

❌ No

✅ Yes