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Intro to Excel

Create a new workbook

A workbook is a file that contains one or more worksheets to help you organize data. You can create a new workbook from a blank workbook or a template.

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Create a workbook

  1. Open Excel.

  2. Select Blank workbook or press Ctrl+N. 

  3. Start typing.

Create a workbook from a template

  1. Select File > New.

  2. Double-click a template.

  3. Click and start typing.

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You can always ask an expert in the Excel Tech Community or get support in Communities.

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Insert or delete a worksheet

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