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IMPORTXML function in Google Sheets

In A1, enter exactly =IMPORTXML("https://sheetsteps.com/api/import-fixtures/xml","//item/name"). Do not edit the imported result.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

In A1, enter exactly =IMPORTXML("https://sheetsteps.com/api/import-fixtures/xml","//item/name"). Do not edit the imported result.

Step-by-step

1

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

2

IMPORTXML functionIn A1, enter exactly =IMPORTXML("https://sheetsteps.com/api/import-fixtures/xml","//item/name"). Do not edit the imported result.

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

A1:A3 contains the three product names from the stable SheetSteps XML fixture.

Common mistake

Applying the change to more rows, columns, or cells than the task specifies.

Troubleshooting

Re-select A1 and repeat the final action. A1:A3 contains the three product names from the stable SheetSteps XML fixture.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Imported data

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
IMPORTXML function. In A1, enter exactly =IMPORTXML("https://sheetsteps.com/api/import-fixtures/xml","//item/name"). Do not edit the imported result.
Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
A1:A3 contains the three product names from the stable SheetSteps XML fixture.