Published on October 31, 2023 by Jake Sheridan
In this tutorial, you will learn how to automatically copy data from one sheet to another in Google Sheets.
Automatically Copy Data from One Sheet to Another in Google Sheets
Do you need to copy data from one sheet to another in Google Sheets automatically?
If so, you can try using the QUERY function to synchronize tables across different tabs within the same Google Sheets document.
The QUERY function is a powerful tool that allows you to retrieve and manipulate data from a specified range. It can be extremely useful if you need to regularly copy data from one sheet to another, or if you want to update a specific table every time the original table is updated.
In this guide, we will explain how to use the QUERY function to copy data from one sheet to another in Google Sheets.
How to Automatically Transfer Cells from One Sheet to Another in Google Sheets
Here’s how you can automatically transfer cells from one sheet to another in Google Sheets.
Step 1
First, identify the range of cells you want to copy.
In this example, we want to make a copy of the cell range A1:E21 in a new tab. The data should update whenever changes are made to the original range.
Step 2
In the new tab, click on an empty cell and enter the formula “=QUERY(” to start the QUERY function.
Step 3
Next, enter the range of cells you want to copy as an argument for the QUERY function.
You can quickly select the range by going back to the original sheet and using your cursor to select the desired range. Google Sheets will automatically add the sheet name to your new cell reference.
Step 4
Evaluate the function by pressing the Enter key.
The QUERY function should now return the data from the source range.
Note that the QUERY function only returns the data. Formulas and formatting from the source range will not be visible in the result.
Summary
This guide should provide you with everything you need to automatically copy data from one sheet to another in Google Sheets.
You can make a copy of this example spreadsheet to test it out for yourself.
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