Make a copy link in Google Sheets
In B2, enter exactly =REGEXREPLACE(A2,"/edit.*$","/copy") to create a link that opens the spreadsheet copy screen. Do not change A2.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsIn B2, enter exactly =REGEXREPLACE(A2,"/edit.*$","/copy") to create a link that opens the spreadsheet copy screen. Do not change A2.
Step-by-step
Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Make a copy linkIn B2, enter exactly =REGEXREPLACE(A2,"/edit.*$","/copy") to create a link that opens the spreadsheet copy screen. Do not change A2.
Check the resultCompare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.
Expected result
B2 contains a /copy link derived from the original spreadsheet URL.
Common mistake
Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2 contains a /copy link derived from the original spreadsheet URL.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Spreadsheet URL | Copy link |
| https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1SheetStepsExample/edit#gid=0 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
- Make a copy link. In B2, enter exactly =REGEXREPLACE(A2,"/edit.*$","/copy") to create a link that opens the spreadsheet copy screen. Do not change A2.
- Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
- B2 contains a /copy link derived from the original spreadsheet URL.