Excel files are used in making company reports or various data files. At the same time, one file may also contain multiple Sheet worksheets to record different data. The system default Sheet1 and Sheet2 names are not intuitive enough to reflect the data contents in the worksheet and are not convenient for us to find. When we need to systematically standardize worksheet names, such as renaming Sheet1 and Sheet2 to 2024 data and 2025 data respectively, it is inefficient to right-click each worksheet manually to rename, and repetitive operations are also prone to input errors. So is there any way for us to replace Sheet worksheet names in batches?
Here are three very simple methods that can be processed in a few minutes. Whether it is making reports or sorting out personnel information, you can get started immediately after reading them, making Excel form management in good order.
When do you want to modify the name of a Sheet sheet in an Excel file?
Clear Worksheet Classification
sometimes an Excel file will continuously add new content, such as newly added month data, new items, new department data, etc. The original default Sheet name may not have been changed, and what is inside cannot be seen. When there are more data, it is easy to confuse. By modifying the worksheet name, we can intuitively see what each Sheet is, and the efficiency can be greatly improved.
External display more standardized
when displaying or improving documents to the outside world, clean and standardized Excel can make people feel more professional. If the name of the worksheet is casual, others will feel that the documents are not rigorous. By replacing the name of the Sheet, they can be changed into more formal titles, so that the structure of the documents is clear and the bosses and customers can read and understand them more easily.
Team use to avoid misoperation
Excel is usually in the hands of many people, and the team maintains or hands over the work. At this time, the Sheet name is not clear, and it is easy for others to accidentally delete or edit it. Modifying the Sheet name can tell the user how to operate, reduce the occurrence of errors, and make the file safer to use.
Preview of the effect of replacing multiple Sheet sheet names in batch
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method 1: Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool Batch Replace Sheet Names
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Advantages:
- the operation is simple and easy to understand, Xiaobai can also operate, including a variety of batch processing functions, can process hundreds and thousands of files at the same time, and the speed is also very fast.
- All files will not have upload requirements, are processed in the local computer, to protect the user's privacy.
Disadvantages:
- only software can be installed to operate in the computer.
Operation steps:
1. Open 【 HeSoft Doc Batch Tool ], select [Excel Tools]-[Find and Replace Keywords in Excel]].
2. Select a method in [Add File] or [Import File from Folder] to add Excel that needs to replace the Sheet name. It also supports dragging the file directly below, and then click Next.
3. Enter the setting option interface, check [Name of Sheet Sheet], select [Accurate Text Search] for search method, enter the name of Sheet under the searched keyword list (according to the Sheet name in the file, not the default Sheet1 and Sheet2), and enter the new Sheet name in the replaced keyword list. Finally, click Next, then click Browse, and then select a location to save the new file.
4. After waiting for the processing to end, click the red path and open the file to view the successfully replaced worksheet name.
Method 2: Open the Excel file, right-click the worksheet name and rename it.
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advantages:
- simple operation, suitable for all Excel users.
- Instant operation, only need to right-click rename can modify the name.
Disadvantages:
- can not batch processing, can only be renamed one by one worksheet name, very tedious.
- If there are many files, the efficiency is very low and it will take a long time.
Operation steps:
1. Right-click the name of the worksheet to be renamed and select Rename.
2. Then the worksheet name becomes editable, enter a new name, and finally press Enter.
Method Three: Batch Replace Sheet Name with VBA Macro
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advantages:
- real batch automation, you can process all the worksheets at once.
- It can support complex replacement rules, is very efficient, and can be reused multiple times.
Disadvantages:
- need to learn VBA code basics, there is a cost of learning.
- To adjust the macro security settings, pay attention to security risks.
Operation steps:
1. Open the Excel file to be processed and press Alt F11 to open the VBA editor.
2. Click Insert-Module in the menu bar.
3. Enter the code below in the code window on the right (example: replace all old projects with new ones).
4. Press F5 to run the macro, and all the text containing the old item in the worksheet will be replaced with the new item.