In Excel, copying data from one worksheet to another is an easy task, but there is not any link between the two. But we can create a link between two worksheets or workbooks to automatically update data in another sheet if it changes in the first worksheet. This article explains how this is done. Show
Automatically data in another sheet in ExcelWe can link worksheets and update data automatically. A link is a dynamic formula that pulls data from a cell of one worksheet and automatically updates that data to another worksheet. These linking worksheets can be in the same workbook or in another workbook. One worksheet is called the source worksheet, from where this link pulls the data automatically, and the other worksheet is called the destination worksheet that contains that link formula and where data is updated automatically. Remember one thing that formatting of cells of source worksheet and destination worksheet should be the same otherwise the result could be viewed differently and can lead to confusion. Two methods of linking data in different worksheetsWe can link these two worksheets using two different methods.
Using these two methods, we can link a worksheet and update data automatically depending upon your requirements. In this article, we will discuss some examples using the following cases. Update cell on one worksheet based on a cell on another sheetSuppose we have a value of 200 in cell A1 on Sheet1 and want to update cell A1 on Sheet2 using the linking formula. We can do that by using the same two methods we’ve covered. Using Copy and Paste Link method Copy the cell value of 200 from cell A1 on Sheet1. Go to Sheet2, click in cell A1 and click on the drop-down arrow of Paste button on the Home tab and select Paste Link button. It will generate a link
by automatically entering the formula Or right-click in the cell on the destination worksheet, Sheet2, and choose Paste Link from Paste Options: It will generate linking formula automatically. Entering formula manually We can enter the linking formula manually in cell A1 on the destination worksheet Sheet2 to update data by pulling it from cell A1 of Sheet1. In cell A1 on Sheet2, manually enter an equal sign (=) and go to Sheet1 and click on cell A1 and press ENTER key on your keyboard. The following linking formula will be updated in destination sheet that will link cell A1 of both sheets. Update cell on one sheet only if the first sheet meets a conditionBy entering the linking formula manually, we can update data in cell A1 of Sheet2 based on a condition if the cell value of A1 on Sheet1 is greater than 200. We can do that by entering this logical condition in an IF function. If cell A1 on Sheet1 meets this condition then IF function returns the value in cell A1 on Sheet2 otherwise it will return blank cell. Here is the formula to link the cells of both sheets based on this condition. We will enter this formula manually in cell A1 of Sheet2 Update cell on one sheet from another sheet with a drop-down listSuppose we have a drop-down list in cell A1 of Sheet1 and we can update cell A1 on Sheet2 by entering link formula in cell A1 on Sheet2. In cell A1 on Sheet2, we will manually enter this linking formula to update data automatically based on the
cell value selected from the drop-down list. Linking data in a real data set is more complex and depends on your situation. You might need to use techniques other than those listed above. If you are in a rush and want your problem answered by an Excel expert, try our service. The experts are available to help you 24/7. The first question is free. How do I transfer data from one worksheet to another based on the criteria?(1) Check the Specific column option, and click the below drop-down list and specify the column that you will copy rows based on; (2) Click the Rules box and specify the Values of Column from the drop down list; 3. Click the Ok button.
How do I automatically bring data from one Excel sheet to another?Sync data from one spreadsheet to another. To start, open up the spreadsheet or tab you want to copy to the new Sheet > copy the sheet's URL.. Make a note of the cells you want to import.. Open the new sheet where you want the data to appear.. In the cell begin to type > =IMPORTRANGE (you'll see the code as you begin to type). How do you extract data from Excel based on multiple criteria?How to Use INDEX MATCH. INDEX MATCH multiple criteria example.. Step 1: Insert a normal INDEX MATCH formula.. Step 2: Change the MATCH lookup value to 1.. Step 3: Write the criteria.. How do I automatically populate data from one sheet to another?Copy and Paste Link
From source worksheet, select the cell that contains data or that you want to link to another worksheet, and copy it by pressing the Copy button from the Home tab or press CTRL+C. Go to the destination worksheet and click the cell where you want to link the cell from the source worksheet.
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