How to Import Data from Other Sheets or Files in Google Sheets
Google Sheets offers powerful functions and tools that allow you to import data from other Google Sheets, Excel files, and CSV files. Whether you're managing data across multiple documents or collecting inputs from different teams, importing data saves time and reduces errors.
🔗 Method 1: Import Data from Another Google Sheet using IMPORTRANGE
The IMPORTRANGE function is used to pull data from one Google Sheet to another.
=IMPORTRANGE("URL_of_other_sheet", "SheetName!A1:D10")
- URL_of_other_sheet - Paste the full URL of the source spreadsheet in quotes.
- SheetName!A1:D10 - Range you want to import.
Note: The first time you use IMPORTRANGE, Google Sheets will ask you to allow access.
📥 Method 2: Import Data from Excel or CSV Files
You can import Excel or CSV files directly into Google Sheets:
- Open Google Sheets and click File > Import.
- Select Upload and choose your Excel (.xlsx) or CSV file.
- Choose whether to insert new sheet, replace or append data.
🌐 Method 3: Import Data from a URL using IMPORTDATA
If the data is hosted online in CSV or TSV format, use IMPORTDATA:
=IMPORTDATA("https://example.com/data.csv")
📊 Other Useful Import Functions
- IMPORTHTML – Imports tables or lists from webpages.
- IMPORTXML – Pulls data from structured data like XML and HTML.
- GOOGLEFINANCE – Imports real-time financial data from Google Finance.
🧠 Pro Tips
- Use named ranges in your source sheet for easier references.
- Combine with QUERY function for filtering imported data.
- Use INDIRECT if working within the same file.
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