worksheet.visible can be set to a value of the xlSheetVisibility enumeration: xlSheetHidden (=0), xlSheetVeryHidden (=2) or xlSheetVisible (=-1). xlSheetHidden, the sheet is «only» hidden and user sees the sheet name when right-clicking on any sheet name in the bottom of Excel. xlSheetVeryHidden, the user doesn't see the sheet anymore by clicking there. xlSheetVisible. alt+F11) in the properties sheet object (found under Microsoft Excel Objects).