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[Google Sheets] Linking Data to Cell Ranges, Sheets and Another Spreadsheet


Google sheets is part of Google Workspace that organizes data in columns and rows for reporting and data analysis. In this tutorial, you will learn how to link data within tabs, between multiple tabs and from one spreadsheet to another.

Before you begin

To get started, go to sheets.google.com and select "blank" to open a new blank sheet.

Linking Data

Below are the different ways to link data in google sheets:

  • Linking within tabs
  • Linking between multiple tabs
  • Linking from one spreadsheet to another

Linking data within tabs

1. Click anywhere on google sheets and type anything.
2. Right-click and select Insert link.


3. Click Select a range of cells to link.


4. The "Select a data range" box will appear.
5. Select another cell within a sheet where you want to link your data.


6. Click OK.
7. Verify the cell address before you click Apply.

Linking data between multiple tabs

Before you begin, make sure to click the plus icon located on the lower left corner to add a new sheet.

1. Click anywhere on google sheets and type anything.
2. Right-click and select Insert link.


3. Click Sheets in this spreadsheet and select "Sheet 2" or another sheet where you want to link your data.


4. Click Apply.

Linking data from one spreadsheet to another

Before you begin, make sure you have two google sheets: one as the source file and one as the destination file.

1. Click anywhere on the source file and type anything.
2. Right-click and select View more cell actions.
3. Click Get link to this cell.


4. Go to the destination file and right-click on the cell where you want to link your data.
5. Click Insert link.


6. Paste the link to the dialog box and click Apply.







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