Import data from another sheet in Google Sheets
Import the amounts from the Source data tab. In B2 enter exactly ='Source data'!B2, then fill that formula down through B4.
Verified by PhilisAbout 60 secondsImport the amounts from the Source data tab. In B2 enter exactly ='Source data'!B2, then fill that formula down through B4.
Step-by-step
Select the targetImport the amounts from the Source data tab.
Complete the next actionIn B2 enter exactly ='Source data'!B2.
Apply the changefill that formula down through B4.
Shortcut or faster method
Select the target cell, type or paste the formula in the formula bar, then press Enter.
Expected result
B2:B4 links to the Source data tab and displays 125, 180, and 240.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. B2:B4 links to the Source data tab and displays 125, 180, and 240.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Order | Imported amount |
| A-100 | |
| A-101 | |
| A-102 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
- Select the target. Import the amounts from the Source data tab.
- Complete the next action. In B2 enter exactly ='Source data'!B2.
- Apply the change. fill that formula down through B4.
- B2:B4 links to the Source data tab and displays 125, 180, and 240.