Section 5 - Open a New Spreadsheet

When you open Microsoft Excel, the program generally provides you with a new, untitled workbook labeled Book1. If you do not see a new workbook or if you want to create a new workbook after you have opened Microsoft Excel, there are several options to choose from.

To open a new workbook using the File Menu:

• In Excel XP, click on the File menu and select New…
• The New Workbook task pane opens, listing files you've used recently, a new blank workbook, existing files, or new templates. Choose the Blank Workbook option listed under the New section.

NOTE: On Macintosh you only need to select New from the File Menu.

Microsoft Excel XP

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Another option for opening a new workbook for both the Windows and Macintosh OS is to click on the New button on the Standard Toolbar. A new workbook will appear.

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To open a new workbook using the keyboard:

• Press the Ctrl button and N at the same time (Command (N) on the Mac)
• A new workbook will appear.
  

After you have opened a new workbook, notice there will be a default title at the top of the page ex. Book1. It is recommended you save your workbook now with a unique name before you begin working within the workbook. Refer to the section later in this module called Saving a Workbook for more information.

In Excel 2007click on the Office button and select New.

The new workbook box opens and a blank workbook is selected. Click on Create to create a new workbook.