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# Add a Worksheet

### Overview

This procedure adds an empty worksheet to an existing Excel file *(workbook)*, provided a worksheet name.

### Syntax

Below is a line-by-line overview of the automation syntax. Expand each line to learn more.

<details>

<summary><code>add a worksheet to the excel where</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

References an Excel file to add a worksheet to.

#### Where does it go?

This phrase should be written on a **new line**.

#### Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is **required**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — A reference to **the excel** must be defined in the automation.

</details>

<details>

<summary><code>the worksheet name is "worksheet-name"</code></summary>

#### What does it do?

Specifies the name of worksheet to be added to the Excel file.

#### Where does it go?

Indented under `add a worksheet to the excel where`.

#### Is it required?

✅ Yes — This phrase is **required**.

#### Does it require data?

✅ Yes — Replace **worksheet-name** with the name of the worksheet to be added.

#### Example

```
the worksheet name is "New Sheet"
```

</details>

### Examples

#### 1. Adding a Worksheet to an Excel

This example create a new excel file and add a worksheet to it.

```
create an excel where
    the file name is "purchase_orders.xlsx"
add a worksheet to the excel where
    the worksheet name is "Summary"
```


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