How can I create a link in multiple cells simultaneously?
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Hello,
I want to link a cell in one sheet to multiple cells in another sheet. The source cell contains a date, and I need that date to be linked to multiple cells (all in the same column) in another sheet.
I've tried highlighting multiple cells in the destination sheet and using Paste Special -> Links to copied cells, but that only creates a link in the very first cell. I've also tried highlighting multiple cells in the destination sheet -> right click -> Link from cell in other sheet...but that produces the same result. It only populates the first cell.
How can I go about creating links in multiple cells simultaneously? As it stands, I have 190+ rows that require this same link, and I would prefer not to perform this action 190 times.
Thank you!
Answers
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I hope you're well and safe!
Here's a possible workaround or workarounds
- Cell-link one to the other sheet and then use a formula to reference that cell to the rest of the cells.
- 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.
Would any of those options work/help?
I hope that helps!
Be safe, and have a fantastic week!
Best,
Andrée Starå | Workflow Consultant / CEO @ WORK BOLD
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Hello @Andrée Starå!
I appreciate your response. While referencing the linked cell in a formula is not ideal, that may be be an acceptable workaround. It is surprising to me that there is no way to copy a link and paste it into multiple cells.
Thank you very much for your help!
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Excellent!
Happy to help!
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