I’m working on a Google Sheets project and need some help. I want to copy the contents of a cell from one sheet to the same cell in another sheet within the same document. For example, I want to take the data from cell A1 in Sheet1 and paste it into cell A1 in Sheet2. Is there a simple way to do this using Google Sheets formulas or scripts? I’ve tried a few things but can’t seem to get it working. Any tips or advice would be really helpful. Thanks!
I’ve been using Google Sheets for years, and I’ve found a really handy trick for duplicating cell content between sheets. Instead of manually copying and pasting, you can use a simple formula. Just go to the cell in Sheet2 where you want the duplicated content, and type =Sheet1!A1 (assuming you’re copying from cell A1 in Sheet1). This creates a live link, so any changes in Sheet1 will automatically update in Sheet2.
If you need to copy multiple cells, you can drag the formula across or down to apply it to a range. It’s saved me tons of time on projects where I’m working with data across multiple sheets. Just remember, if you delete or rename Sheet1, you’ll need to update your formulas in Sheet2 to avoid errors. Hope this helps with your project, Mike!
I’ve found a reliable method for duplicating cell content between sheets in Google Sheets. You can use the IMPORTRANGE function, which is particularly useful if you’re working with multiple spreadsheets. Here’s how it works:
In Sheet2, cell A1, enter this formula:
=IMPORTRANGE(“spreadsheet_url”, “Sheet1!A1”)
Replace “spreadsheet_url” with your actual Google Sheets URL. This function creates a connection between the sheets, allowing for automatic updates. Remember to grant permission when prompted the first time you use IMPORTRANGE.
For simpler cases within the same document, a direct cell reference like =Sheet1!A1 in Sheet2’s A1 cell works well too. Both methods are efficient and save time compared to manual copying.
hey mike, have u tried using the =Sheet1!A1 formula in Sheet2? just put that in cell A1 of Sheet2 and it should copy the content over. its pretty simple and works great for me when i need to duplicate stuff between sheets in the same doc. hope this helps!