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Link to another sheet in Google Sheets

In B2, enter exactly ='Reference sheet'!B3 to link to the approval result on the Reference sheet tab.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In B2, enter exactly ='Reference sheet'!B3 to link to the approval result on the Reference sheet tab.

Step-by-step

1

Open the practice sheetUse the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.

2

Link to another sheetIn B2, enter exactly ='Reference sheet'!B3 to link to the approval result on the Reference sheet tab.

3

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 the cross-tab formula and displays Approved.

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 contains the cross-tab formula and displays Approved.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Check	Result
Approval status

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
Link to another sheet. In B2, enter exactly ='Reference sheet'!B3 to link to the approval result on the Reference sheet tab.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
B2 contains the cross-tab formula and displays Approved.