Create a New Workbook

1. From the File menu, choose New

2. From the Task Pane, select Blank Workbook or New from Template

3. Or, click the New Workbook button  (first button on the standard toolbar)

4. Remember, an Excel file is a workbook.  If you want to insert new worksheets, (pages in the workbook) from the Insert menu, choose Worksheet.  All the worksheets in a workbook should contain related information.  The workbook will save as one Excel file in the Windows storage system.

5. Save your new workbook early in the process of creating it.  Then, continue to save your changes as you edit the workbook.  See the instructions for Saving on the next page.