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IMAGE function in Google Sheets

In cell B2, enter exactly =IMAGE(A2). Do not change A2.

Verified by JosephineAbout 60 seconds
Quick answer

In cell B2, enter exactly =IMAGE(A2). Do not change A2.

Step-by-step

1

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

2

IMAGE functionIn cell B2, enter exactly =IMAGE(A2). Do not change A2.

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

Cell B2 displays the image URL stored in A2.

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Re-select B2 and repeat the final action. Cell B2 displays the image URL stored in A2.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Image URLPreview
https://www.gstatic.com/images/branding/product/1x/sheets_2020q4_48dp.png

Video transcript

  1. Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
  2. Open the practice sheet. Use the example data shown below so the result is easy to check.
  3. IMAGE function. In cell B2, enter exactly =IMAGE(A2). Do not change A2.
  4. Check the result. Compare the finished sheet with the expected result and correct the target range if needed.
  5. Cell B2 displays the image URL stored in A2.