How To Pull Data From Another Sheet In Google Sheets

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One of the most powerful and versatile features of Google Sheets is the ability to pull data from another sheet. This is especially useful for organizing and analyzing large data sets across multiple spreadsheets. In this post, we will guide you through the process of pulling data from one Google Sheet into another.

The IMPORTRANGE Function

The key to pulling data from another sheet in Google Sheets lies in the IMPORTRANGE function. This function allows you to import a range of cells from a specified spreadsheet. The syntax for this function is as follows:

IMPORTRANGE(spreadsheet_url, range_string)

Using the IMPORTRANGE Function

To use the IMPORTRANGE function, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Sheets document from which you want to pull data.
  2. Copy the URL of this document.
  3. Open the Google Sheets document into which you want to pull data.
  4. In an empty cell, type =IMPORTRANGE.
  5. Paste the copied URL into the parentheses of the function, followed by the range of cells you want to import in quotation marks.

Here is an example of what this might look like:

  =IMPORTRANGE("https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/abc123456789", "Sheet1!A1:B10")

Granting Permission

The first time you use the IMPORTRANGE function to pull data from another sheet, Google Sheets will request permission to access the other spreadsheet. Click Allow Access to grant this permission. From then on, you should be able to pull data without any further prompts.

Conclusion

Being able to pull data from another sheet in Google Sheets is an incredibly useful skill, allowing you to organize and analyze your data more effectively. With the IMPORTRANGE function, it’s simple and easy. So give it a try and see how it can enhance your Google Sheets experience.