Worksheets.Add method (Excel)
Creates a new worksheet, chart, or macro sheet. The new worksheet becomes the active sheet.
Syntax
expression.Add (Before, After, Count, Type)
expression A variable that represents a Worksheets object.
Parameters
| Name | Required/Optional | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Before | Optional | Variant | An object that specifies the sheet before which the new sheet is added. |
| After | Optional | Variant | An object that specifies the sheet after which the new sheet is added. |
| Count | Optional | Variant | The number of sheets to be added. The default value is one. |
| Type | Optional | Variant | Specifies the sheet type. Can be one of the following XlSheetType constants: xlWorksheet, xlChart, xlExcel4MacroSheet, or xlExcel4IntlMacroSheet. If you are inserting a sheet based on an existing template, specify the path to the template. The default value is xlWorksheet. |
Return value
An Object value that represents the new worksheet, chart, or macro sheet.
Remarks
If Before and After are both omitted, the new sheet is inserted before the active sheet.
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