Workbooks & Grid
Create and manage workbooks, work the grid, and find your way around the toolbar, formula bar and sheet tabs.
Managing workbooks
A workbook is a file that contains one or more sheets. From the workbook list you can create, rename and delete workbooks; opening one drops you straight into the grid.
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Create a workbook
Click New Workbook and give it a name — it opens with a single empty sheet.
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Rename anytime
Rename the workbook from its menu in the list, or rename individual sheets from their tabs.
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Delete with care
Deleting a workbook removes all of its sheets, so confirm you have what you need first.
Interface tour
| Area | What it does |
|---|---|
| Toolbar | Formatting and common actions: fonts, number formats, alignment and styles |
| Formula bar | Shows and edits the selected cell's value or formula |
| Grid | The cells themselves — select, edit in place and format |
| Sheet tabs | Switch between, add and rename the sheets in the workbook |
| Status bar | Quick summaries of the current selection and workbook state |
Working the grid
Click a cell to select it, double-click (or start typing) to edit, and drag to select a range. Formatting applies to whatever is selected, and the formula bar always reflects the active cell — handy for editing long formulas without squinting at the grid.
Use multiple sheets to separate raw data from calculations and summaries. Formulas can reference cells on other sheets, so one workbook can stay organized as it grows.