Share a Workbook with a Co-Worker

Topic at a glance

Suppose you need help from your co-workers in completing, verifying, and updating the information in a worksheet. Everyone needs to see the most recent data and know what they’re responsible for. Microsoft Excel can merge everyone’s changes; you view the group’s progress every time you save.

Before you start   everyone who shares a workbook must have Microsoft Excel 97.

Did you know that you can also route workbooks to other users?   Routing sends a workbook to each user in succession and returns it to you with their cumulative edits. For more information, see Distribute Documents Online.