# Duplicate Sheet

> `UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.DuplicateSheetX`

`UiPath.Excel.Activities.Business.DuplicateSheetX`

Creates a copy of a specified sheet in an Excel file. The activity can be used with an Excel file selected for a parent [Use Excel File](https://docs.uipath.com/activities/other/latest/productivity/excel-application-card) activity or with the Project Notebook.

## Configuring the activity

#### In the body of the activity

* **Sheet to duplicate** - Select **Plus** on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select the file and then the sheet to duplicate. If you select **Indicate in Excel**, you can select any cell or range from the sheet you want to duplicate directly from the file. Alternatively, you can select **Custom Input** to enter the sheet name manually, or **Open in Advanced Editor** to enter a VB expression.
* **Rename to** - Select **Plus** on the right side of the field and then, from the menu, select one of the available options to enter the name of the new sheet:

  + Data from the Project Notebook, a parent Excel file or Outlook account. For example, select a cell in an Excel file or a field in a selected Outlook email.
  + **Use Saved Value** - Select a value that you previously saved for later use in the project.
  + **Text** - Enter a name in the Text Builder.
  + **Ask when run** - Prompt for a name when the project is executed.
  + **Open in Advanced Editor** - Enter a VB expression. The default name is **New Sheet**.

#### Properties panel

**Common**

* **DisplayName** - The name displayed for the activity in the Designer panel.

**Input**

* See the options in the body of the activity.

**Misc**

* **Private** - If selected, the values of variables and arguments are no longer logged at Verbose level.