How to Link Worksheet Data in Microsoft Excel
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How to Link Worksheet Data in Microsoft Excel: step-by-step guide
On your blank, Microsoft Excel worksheet, select a cell and then type an 'Equals' (=) sign.
After that, go to the bottom section and click the sheet that contains the data you wish to link.
Select all the data you want to link to your blank worksheet.
Once done, head back to the blank worksheet.
Subsequently, review the cell range and then press the 'Enter' or 'Return' key to run the formula.
After completing these steps, the data between the selected Microsoft Excel worksheet will be linked instantly.
Quick answer: To link worksheet data in Microsoft Excel, select a cell and type an equals sign, click the sheet containing the data, select the desired data, return to the blank worksheet, review the cell range, and press Enter to run the formula.
About this Microsoft tutorial
Connect and reference data across sheets in Microsoft Excel by selecting cells and applying formulas for instant linking. This guide shows how to link Worksheet Data in Microsoft Excel in 6 steps, starting with "On your blank, Microsoft Excel worksheet, select a cell and then type an 'Equals' (=) sign" and finishing with "After completing these steps, the data between the selected Microsoft Excel worksheet w...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Microsoft 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 Worksheet Data in Microsoft Excel?
6 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 Microsoft data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Microsoft and Excel. Related guides: How to Lock Cells in Microsoft Excel, How to make a bar graph in microsoft excel and How to make a column always visible microsoft excel. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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