Financial Models - One Big Worksheet Or Several Smaller Ones?

How do you guys make your financial models?

One/two long sheets that contains all elements (P&L, BS, CFS) or several smaller worksheets? So far I find it more convenient to do all the calculations in one organized sheet where I can easily navigate through all the figures and line items in all the statements I need instead of switching from one worksheet to another.

The only issue I see here is when it comes to printing. But what I do is I make 2 separate copies, one model with the whole thing in one sheet, and another divided into worksheets for easier printing (All it takes is cut and paste).

What are your other best practices as well?

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I prefer building them tower wise in on one tab. Easier linking the statements if you're building LBOs.

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