Is there a way to copy the contents of a cell from one sheet to another?

william.johnson

I am trying to make a metadata sheet, that pulls data from multiple other sheets. I cannot use cell linking, because I use forms to capture data. The form inserts a new row into the sheet, which doesn't have the linking. I've read cross sheet formulas can accomplish this, but I can't seem to figure out how.

william.johnson

Hi Andree,

Thanks for the feedback! This looks to be working!

Andrée Starå

Hi @william.johnson

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.

The formula structure for an INDEX/MATCH combination would look something like this.

=INDEX({ColumnWithTheValueYouWantToShow}; MATCH(CellThatHaveTheValueToMatch@row;
{ColumnWithTheValueToMatchAgainsTheCell}; 0))

Depending on your country/region, you'll need to exchange the comma to a period and the semi-colon to a comma.

Would that work/help?

I hope that helps!

Be safe and have a fantastic day!

Best,

Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD

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william.johnson

Hi Andree,

Thanks for the feedback! This looks to be working!

Andrée Starå

@william.johnson

Excellent!

Happy to help!

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