Insert New Worksheet in Excel
Inserting a new worksheet allows you to organize your workbook efficiently by adding additional sheets for data, calculations, or reports.
Keyboard Shortcut
| Windows | Mac |
|---|---|
| Shift + F11 | Shift + Fn + F11 (or Cmd + T in some versions) |
What Does This Shortcut Do?
Pressing this shortcut instantly inserts a new blank worksheet into your workbook, placing it to the left of the currently active sheet.
How to Use the Shortcut
- Open your Excel workbook
- Press the keyboard shortcut:
Windows: Shift + F11
Mac: Shift + Fn + F11 (or Cmd + T) - A new worksheet will be added to your workbook
Tips & Best Practices
- Rename your new worksheet immediately for better organization
- Use this shortcut to quickly create multiple sheets for different data sets
- Combine with sheet navigation shortcuts for faster workflow
FAQ
- Q: Can I insert multiple worksheets at once?
- Yes, hold Shift while clicking the New Sheet button multiple times, or use the shortcut repeatedly.
- Q: Where is the new sheet placed?
- It is inserted to the left of the currently active worksheet.
- Q: Does this affect existing data?
- No, existing worksheets and their data remain unchanged.