Moving certain columns to a new sheet based on criteria

NikkiOno

Is it possible to move only certain columns to a new sheet based on certain criteria?

For instance, when an employee is terminated, I only want to move his name, termination date, and department to the offboarding tasks sheet rather than moving the entire row with so much information not needed for this sheet.

I realize that I can hide the columns that aren't needed but hoping there is a better way.

Andrée Starå

Hi @NikkiOno

I hope you're well and safe!

Unfortunately, it's not possible now, but it's an excellent idea!

Please submit this as a Product Feedback or Idea (If it hasn't been added already) when you have a moment.

Here's a possible workaround or workarounds

You could use cross-sheet formulas combined with either a VLOOKUP or INDEX/MATCH structure to connect the sheets, and when you update the source sheet, it will reflect on the destination sheet.

Another option would be to use so-called helper sheets. In short, copy the row to a helper sheet and then use my method described previously to get the values you need to another helper sheet and then copy/move the row from that sheet to the main destination sheet.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe, and have a fantastic weekend!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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