Manually transporting large datasets from one Google Sheets file to another can be an extremely time-consuming process, often leaving you with inaccurate data thanks to human error. So, is there any way to automatically transfer data between Google Sheets? And is there any way to do this whilst preserving the original formatting of the source? The answer is yes.<\/span><\/p>\n There are many instances where you may need to automatically transfer data between different sheets whilst preserving its formatting. Let\u2019s say I am a marketing manager transferring various datasets from multiple sources to a Google Sheets file.<\/span><\/p>\n This file will contain all the data I need to create a comprehensive end-of-year report. I need to preserve the formatting for my insights using dates, percentages, etc. to maintain accurate results. But I also need to preserve the cell formatting, which highlights some of the most important data that will be integral to my report. I need to find a way to automatically transfer data that will save me time, without sacrificing the formatting from the original data.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s explore the different ways you can transfer both data and formats automatically between Sheets, and how to use them in your own operations.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”why-automatically-transfer-data” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There are many advantages of automatically transferring data and formats between Google Sheets.<\/p>\n Here are just some of the advantages:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Now that we understand the importance of transferring data and its original formatting to new Sheets, let\u2019s take a look at the two ways you can achieve this.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”how-to-automatically-transfer-data” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n There are two main ways that you can automatically transfer your data along with formatting between different Google Sheets files.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The first is using the IMPORTRANGE<\/a> formula in Google Sheets. This uses a simple formula that allows you to import the data within your entire spreadsheet from one Google Sheets file to another.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at its advantages and disadvantages:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Connections T – Automate beyond importrange – Horizontal” module_class=”sheetgo-post-no-shadow-img md2-contained-button-light vertical-banner-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f7ff” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”300px” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9e7ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Automate data transfers beyond Importrange<\/span><\/p>\n Find out how<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The second option is to use the Sheetgo<\/a> to transfer your data whilst preserving your formatting. The Sheetgo add-on for Google Sheets creates an automated workflow that will transfer your data from one sheet to another.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of this option:[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”how-to-transfer-data” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Let\u2019s use the example mentioned above as our use case to demonstrate how to transfer data and formats between Sheets using the IMPORTRANGE formula and the Sheetgo add-on.<\/p>\n Here is just one of the multiple Google Sheets containing marketing data that I want to transfer into one large Google Sheets file:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 0″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n As you can see, certain columns and rows of this spreadsheet contain either data or visual formatting, or both.<\/p>\n Using our two options, let\u2019s see how we can transfer this data quickly whilst maintaining the formatting.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”option-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n First, head to your source spreadsheet containing the data you want to transfer. Select and copy the URL, ready to add to your IMPORTRANGE formula.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=”option-1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Open your destination spreadsheet. Open the tab where you want your data to appear. Click on the cell where you wish your data to be located, and enter the IMPORTRANGE formula, inserting the URL you copied where needed. You can also choose to specify the data range within the formula.<\/p>\n Click here for more information on how to input your IMPORTRANGE formula<\/a>.<\/p>\n In this example, my IMPORTRANGE formula will look like this:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_class=”spreadsheet-function” _builder_version=”4.16″ border_width_left=”4px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]=IMPORTRANGE(“https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/1v89dDZf0gvHXbe4wJUnUxwIEtYhTyxMtecpy0RnwVNU\/edit#gid=0″,”Blog!A1:D13″)[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n If this is your first time using the IMPORTRANGE formula, you may encounter the following alert before you can receive your data.<\/p>\n Simply press Allow access<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-1@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 1″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 1@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Your transferred data will look something like this:<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-2@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 2″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 2@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n As you can see, the IMPORTRANGE formula has successfully transferred the data as well as the data formatting, however, I have lost the visual formatting of my data.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s move on to the Sheetgo add-on to see how we can preserve all formatting when transferring data between Google Sheets.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text module_id=”option-2″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Click the button below to install Sheetgo.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”Connections B – Install add-on” module_class=”sheetgo-post-no-shadow-img md2-contained-button vertical-banner-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#f2f7ff” background_enable_mask_style=”on” background_mask_style=”caret” background_mask_transform=”flip_horizontal” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”300px” max_height_tablet=”300px” max_height_phone=”300px” max_height_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” background_last_edited=”on|desktop” background_enable_mask_style_phone=”off” border_radii=”on|12px|12px|12px|12px” border_color_all=”#d9e7ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Sheetgo add-on<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]Alternatively, get Sheetgo from directly inside your spreadsheet. In the Google Sheets file containing your data, head to Add-ons > Get add-ons<\/b> and search for Sheetgo. Click on the Sheetgo add-on result and click Install<\/b>.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Now that you have the Sheetgo add-on installed, it\u2019s time to open it. Navigate to Add-ons > Sheetgo > Start<\/b>.<\/p>\n The add-on should open up on the right-hand side of your screen.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-3@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 3″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 3@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Under the Export data<\/b> section, click Select data<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-4@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 4″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 4@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Choose the tab within your Google Sheets where the data you want to transfer is located.<\/p>\n Then expand the Settings<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-5@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 5″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 5@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Under the Transfer formatting<\/b> section, you have two buttons – one to transfer all number formatting, and one to transfer all visual formatting. Slide the two buttons over to activate them and transfer all formatting.<\/p>\n Once finished, press Continue<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-6@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 6″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 6@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Now it\u2019s time to select the file you wish to transfer your data to. Make sure that you choose the Google Sheets<\/b> option. Otherwise, the transfer formatting won\u2019t work.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-7@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 7″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 7@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n The Sheetgo add-on allows you to either choose to create a new Google Sheets file for your data transfer or to use an existing Sheet.<\/p>\n For this example, I will choose to send my data to an existing Google Sheets file named \u2018Marketing overview\u2019. You can also edit the name of the tab to which your data will be added.<\/p>\n Once finished, click Finish and save<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-8@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 8″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 8@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Now that the workflow has been completed, the data has successfully transferred to my other spreadsheet, preserving all of its original formattings.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-9@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 9″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 9@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Sheetgo offers the ability to schedule automatic updates for your data transfer so that if you ever change the data in the original Google Sheets file, your new file will be automatically updated accordingly.<\/p>\n Head back to the source Sheet. Click on the Automate<\/b> button located in the workflow overview.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-10@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 10″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 10@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Edit the schedule settings to suit your needs. Sheetgo allows you to alter the days and hours of your automatic updates, with a maximum update frequency of 15 minutes!<\/p>\n Once you\u2019re happy with your schedule, click Save<\/b>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Transfer-data-and-formats-GS-\u2013-11@2x.png” alt=”google sheets transfer data between sheets 11″ title_text=”Transfer data and formats GS \u2013 11@2x” align=”center” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text module_id=”transfer-data-and-preserve-formatting” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n And there you have it! Although the IMPORTRANGE formula is a good option to transfer data automatically, the Sheetgo web app allows you to maintain all the formatting of your data.<\/p>\n Want to make the most of formatting your data in Google Sheets? Why not discover our comprehensive Google Sheets data format guide<\/a>?<\/p>\n For more how-tos on using the Sheetgo add-on, take a look at the related posts below!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.2″ background_color=”#f9f9ff” custom_margin=”40px||40px||false|false” custom_padding=”15px|25px|15px|25px|true|true” border_width_left=”3px” border_color_left=”#808e95″ saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Editor\u2019s note<\/strong>: This is a revised version of a previous post that has been updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness.<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Connections B – Merge, split, filter – Vertical” module_class=”sheetgo-post-no-shadow-img md2-contained-button vertical-banner-container” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” background_color=”#f2f7ff” max_width=”700px” module_alignment=”center” max_height=”300px” custom_margin=”20px|0px|20px|0px|true|true” custom_padding=”25px|25px|25px|25px|true|true” sticky_limit_bottom=”section” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”1px” border_color_all=”#d9e7ff” saved_tabs=”all” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n Merge, split, and filter spreadsheets<\/span> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Google Sheets is a fantastic tool to manipulate and manage different types of data in one place. However, the process of moving all of this data can be a daunting task.\u00a0 Manually transporting large datasets from one Google Sheets file to another can be an extremely time-consuming process, often leaving you with inaccurate data thanks […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":42182,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"People who move a lot of data around can find it to be a daunting task. Manually transferring data is tedious and time-consuming, not to mention it can leave you vulnerable to human error. Today we are covering how to automatically transfer data from one Google Sheets file to another while preserving the original formatting of the source. This will help speed up your processes and ensure accuracy and cohesion amongst your files. Stop wasting time on tedious work and free up time in your work day for more important tasks.<\/span>\n\nWe are talking specifically about a transferring data from one sheet to another, meaning between separate Google Sheets files, or, spreadsheets, <\/span>not<\/b> tabs or sheets within the same spreadsheet file.<\/span>\n\n\u00a0Transferring data can be a bit challenging for users who are unfamiliar with spreadsheets and using formulas to manipulate data. Fortunately, users can easily and automatically transfer data and preserve the formatting using a Google Sheets add-on called Sheetgo.<\/span>\n\nSheetgo allows users without technical skills to easily transfer data and maintain the original format. This is a really great way for individuals to contribute to a master spreadsheet. Or, for an organization to distribute information from a master spreadsheet into various other files. <\/span>\nWhy automatically transfer data and formats between Google Sheets?<\/h2>\n
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How to automatically transfer data?<\/h3>\n
1. IMPORTRANGE<\/h4>\n
Advantages of IMPORTRANGE<\/h5>\n
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Disadvantages of IMPORTRANGE<\/h5>\n
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Advantages of the Sheetgo add-on<\/h5>\n
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How to transfer data and formats between Sheets<\/h2>\n
Option 1: Transfer data using the IMPORTRANGE formula<\/h3>\n
Copy source spreadsheet URL<\/h4>\n
Add formula to your destination spreadsheet<\/h4>\n
Option 2: Automatically transfer data using Sheetgo<\/h3>\n
1. Install the Sheetgo<\/h4>\n
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3. Export data and activate transfer formatting<\/h4>\n
4. Send data to another Google Sheets file<\/h4>\n
5. Schedule automatic updates<\/h4>\n
Transfer data and preserve formatting in Google Sheets<\/h2>\n
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Regardless of the file format, Sheetgo can handle it.<\/span><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nWhat Are Some Ways to Automatically Transfer Data?<\/span><\/h6>\nWe will cover two different ways to automatically transfer data from one spreadsheet to another, and some of the problems you could encounter. Keep in mind you will need to own both Sheets or have permission from the owner of the source Sheet to complete this process. <\/span>\n\nThe easiest way to transfer formatted data is using the Sheetgo add-on. Sheetgo allows users without technical skills to easily import and connect data. If simply transferring data from one sheet, Sheetgo can retain the formatting of the data.<\/span>\n
How to use Sheetgo<\/span><\/h5>\nTake these steps to use Sheetgo to transfer formatted data automatically within Google Sheets:<\/span>\n
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\n\n6. Sheetgo automatically creates a new sheet with your data imported and the formatting preserved!\n\n![\"Get](\"https:\/\/static.sheetgo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/frame-generic-7-300x164.webp\")
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\n\n\u00a0\n\nThis is a great option for user<\/span>s who are non-technical and want a fast and easy solution to consolidate data. In addition, with Sheetgo you can schedule regular updates to those sheets, whether its one-time transfer or you need daily or weekly updates<\/span>\u2014Sheet go is flexible enough to provide what your <\/span>organization needs to maintain up-to-date spreadsheets. <\/span>\nDoes Sheetgo have any limitations?<\/h5>\nWith Sheetgo, you can only transfer entire sheets into a new spreadsheet, you cannot choose a range of data and still preserve formatting. Most people probably don\u2019t need to, but if you do, there is another option. <\/span>\n\nThere are a few reasons people may only want to share a certain range of data. They may want to keep a \u00a0master spreadsheet intact, but not share sensitive data. Or, they may want to only share certain information for analyzing and reporting. Those with a little more spreadsheet expertise that need to transfer only a range of formatted data can use the IMPORTRANGE function in Google Sheets.<\/span>\n
What is Import Range?<\/span><\/h5>\nImport Range allows users to transfer a range of data from one spreadsheet to another. Check out our tutorial on <\/span>how to use Import Range<\/span><\/a> to transfer data.<\/span>\n
What Problems Can Arise With Import Range?<\/span><\/h5>\nImport Range can be difficult for people without a lot of technical expertise. Also, if a user is relying on Import Range to move a lot of data between sheets on a regular basis, it can get a bit complicated. <\/span>\n\nAlthough this option can be great for people who want to import small amounts of raw data, it is easy to make errors within individual cells and unique formatting may not be preserved. For example, Import Range will not transfer the formatting of font weights, colors, or sizes. It will also not transfer images, which can make it useless for many users.\u00a0<\/span>There can also be update delays, and users may not always see the most up to date data displayed on the sheet. This can negatively affect organizations that need to make fast data-driven decisions.<\/span>\n\nThis is why we recommend that users who want streamlined data transfers without losing formatting try using the Sheetgo add-on.<\/span>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33],"tags":[56,43,28],"class_list":["post-9054","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-solve-with-sheetgo","tag-connections-b","tag-sheetgo","tag-spreadsheets"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9054","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9054"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9054\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/42182"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9054"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9054"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sheetgo.com\/pt\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9054"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}