When move/copying rows, how to prevent new columns being added in the destination sheet.

Ren Zhang · 09/02/20

In Smartsheet's article, it's stated that "If the source sheet contains columns that the destination sheet does not, these columns will be created in the destination sheet when the row is moved or copied." Is there anyway to prevent this from happening? i.e only information in matching columns will be moved to the destination sheet.

John Jonassen · 09/02/20

It is all or nothing. Anything that you don't want to include can be excluded from a report.

Andrée Starå · 09/03/20

Hi @Ren Zhang

To add to John's excellent advice.

As a possible workaround, you could maybe use cross-sheet formulas only to get the information you need to the other sheet (the information can't be edited).

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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