How to Link Cells in Smartsheet
- George Apostolov
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How to Link Cells in Smartsheet: step-by-step guide
Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find and select a cell.
After that, head over to the top menu bar and click the 'More Options' button.
Tap 'Cell Linking' to proceed.
Subsequently, choose the sheet that contains the cell you want to link.
Go over the sheet, then select the cell you want to use as the source cell.
Once done, click 'Create Link'.
After that, the source cell from another sheet will be linked to the selected cell.
Quick answer: To link cells in Smartsheet, select a cell in Grid View, open the top menu bar's More Options, and tap Cell Linking. Next, choose the target sheet, select the source cell, and click Create Link to successfully connect the source cell from another sheet to your selected cell.
About this Smartsheet tutorial
Connect data across sheets by linking cells in Smartsheet Grid View with this quick step-by-step tutorial. This guide shows how to link Cells in Smartsheet in 7 steps, starting with "Inside Smartsheet's Grid View, find and select a cell" and finishing with "After that, the source cell from another sheet will be linked to the selected cell". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Smartsheet interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to link Cells in Smartsheet?
7 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Smartsheet data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Smartsheet. Related guides: How to Link Data From One Smartsheet to Another, How to Lock Cells in Smartsheet and How to Make a Gantt Chart in Smartsheet. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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