Copy Columns - Automated Workflow

Is it possible to create automation that copies select columns to another sheet when a new row is added to the parent sheet?

I know I can make this happen with cell linking but I would prefer a more streamlined method similar to copying a row.

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  • Andrée Starå
    Andrée Starå ✭✭✭✭✭✭

    Hi @Bob Kernan

    I hope you're well and safe!

    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 week!

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