Copy a sheet to another spreadsheet in Google Sheets
Create a stable workbook-copy fixture by duplicating Source sheet and renaming the duplicate exactly "Workbook copy". Keep the original sheet.
Verified by JosephineAbout 60 secondsCreate a stable workbook-copy fixture by duplicating Source sheet and renaming the duplicate exactly "Workbook copy". Keep the original sheet.
Step-by-step
Select the targetCreate a stable workbook-copy fixture by duplicating Source sheet and renaming the duplicate exactly "Workbook copy".
Apply the changeKeep the original sheet.
Shortcut or faster method
Use the menu path shown in the video and keep the target range selected until the change is applied.
Expected result
The source and a visible Workbook copy both exist, with the source records preserved.
Common mistake
Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.
Troubleshooting
Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The source and a visible Workbook copy both exist, with the source records preserved.
Example spreadsheet data
This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.
| Project | Owner | Budget |
| Website | Anna | 1200 |
| Launch | Ben | 1800 |
| Audit | Cara | 900 |
Video transcript
- Open the prepared Source sheet spreadsheet.
- Select the target. Create a stable workbook-copy fixture by duplicating Source sheet and renaming the duplicate exactly "Workbook copy".
- Apply the change. Keep the original sheet.
- The source and a visible Workbook copy both exist, with the source records preserved.