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Lippy555
Jul 07, 2023Copper Contributor
Copying Excel Workbooks?
Hi, How do I copy an Excel Workbook - without losing Formatting/Formulas??
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To copy an Excel workbook without losing formatting and formulas, you can use one of the following methods:
- Save As:
- Open the workbook you want to copy.
- Go to the "File" tab in the Excel ribbon.
- Select "Save As."
- Choose a location to save the copied workbook.
- Enter a new name for the copied workbook.
- Click "Save."
This method creates an exact copy of the workbook, preserving all formatting, formulas, and data.
- Duplicate Sheet:
- Open the workbook you want to copy.
- Right-click on the sheet you want to copy (or select multiple sheets by holding down Ctrl while clicking on the sheet tabs).
- Choose "Move or Copy" from the context menu.
- In the "Move or Copy" dialog box, select "Create a copy" at the bottom.
- Choose the destination workbook where you want to copy the sheets (either an existing workbook or a new workbook).
- Click "OK."
This method copies the selected sheet(s) to a new workbook while preserving all formatting, formulas, and data.
- Copy and Paste:
- Open the workbook you want to copy.
- Select all the cells in the worksheet by pressing Ctrl+A.
- Copy the selected cells by pressing Ctrl+C.
- Create a new workbook by going to the "File" tab and selecting "New Workbook."
- In the new workbook, select cell A1.
- Paste the copied cells by pressing Ctrl+V.
This method copies the entire worksheet's content, including formatting and formulas, to a new workbook.
These methods allow you to copy Excel workbooks while retaining formatting, formulas, and data. Choose the method that best suits your specific needs and workflow.
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Hope this will help you.