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# Create Sheet

> Create new sheets/tabs in your Google Spreadsheets.

**Create Sheet** adds new sheet tabs to existing Google Spreadsheets. Essential for organizing data into separate categories, creating monthly reports, or structuring your spreadsheets for better data management.

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## Inputs

| Field                  | Type | Required | Description                                                              |
| ---------------------- | ---- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
| **Spreadsheet URL/ID** | Text | Yes      | Google Sheets document link or ID where you want to create the new sheet |
| **Sheet Name**         | Text | Yes      | Name for the new sheet/tab to be created                                 |

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## Outputs

| Output             | Type   | Description                                               |
| ------------------ | ------ | --------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Sheet ID**       | Number | Unique identifier of the newly created sheet              |
| **Sheet Name**     | Text   | Name of the created sheet (as confirmed by Google Sheets) |
| **Spreadsheet ID** | Text   | ID of the parent spreadsheet containing the new sheet     |

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## Credits

This node consumes **1 credit** per execution.

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## How It Works

This node connects to your Google Spreadsheet and creates a new sheet tab with your specified name. The new sheet will be empty and ready for data input using other Sheets nodes like Write Data.

### Sheet Naming Guidelines

**Best Practices:**

* Use descriptive names that clearly identify the content
* Avoid special characters that might cause issues
* Consider using date formats for time-based reports (e.g., "Report\_2024\_01")
* Keep names concise but meaningful

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## Common Use Cases

### Data Organization

* **Separate Monthly Reports:** Create a new sheet each month for time-based tracking
* **Campaign Segmentation:** Organize different campaigns into their own sheets
* **Department Divisions:** Create sheets for different teams or departments

### Workflow Automation

* **Dynamic Sheet Creation:** Use data from previous nodes to name sheets automatically
* **Template Setup:** Create consistent sheet structures across multiple spreadsheets
* **Report Preparation:** Set up new sheets before populating them with data

### Project Management

* **Client Sheets:** Create dedicated sheets for each client or project
* **Status Tracking:** Set up sheets for different project phases
* **Archive Organization:** Create sheets for historical data storage

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## Troubleshooting

**Common Issues:**

**Sheet Already Exists:**

* Google Sheets will append a number if the name already exists
* Consider using dynamic naming with timestamps or counters
* Check existing sheet names before creation

**Permission Errors:**

* Ensure you have edit access to the target spreadsheet
* Verify the spreadsheet URL/ID is correct and accessible
* Check that your Google Sheets connection is properly configured

**Invalid Characters:**

* Avoid special characters like /, , ?, \*, \[, ]
* Keep sheet names under 100 characters
* Use underscores instead of spaces for better compatibility