Combine Sheets is a powerful add-on for Google Sheets designed to streamline the process of merging data from multiple spreadsheets into a single, cohesive sheet. It intelligently aligns data based on column headers, ensuring accurate consolidation even when source sheets have varying formats, column orders, or content. With just a few simple steps, users can select the sheets and columns to combine, decide on formatting preferences, and specify the destination for the merged data. Additionally, Combine Sheets offers the option to generate a formula-based result that dynamically updates in sync with the source sheets, providing real-time data integration.
Key Features and Functionality:
- Merge Multiple Sheets: Combine data from as many Google Sheets as needed, up to the platform's limit of 10 million cells.
- Intelligent Column Matching: Automatically align and merge data based on common column headers, regardless of their order in the source sheets.
- Selective Column Combination: Choose to combine all columns or only specific ones from the original tables.
- Flexible Range Selection: Opt to merge entire sheets or specify particular ranges manually.
- Google Drive Integration: Quickly import data from other Google Sheets without opening them, using a built-in search feature.
- Incremental Data Addition: Easily add new sheets to an existing combined result without starting the process over.
- Dynamic Updates: Utilize formulas to ensure the combined data updates automatically with changes in the source sheets.
- Source Identification: Label each dataset with its source sheet name for clear data provenance.
- Customizable Output Location: Place the resulting table in a new spreadsheet, an additional sheet, or a specified range within an existing sheet.
- Formatting Preservation: Retain the original formatting of the data when merging sheets.
Primary Value and User Benefits:
Combine Sheets addresses the common challenge of consolidating data from multiple Google Sheets efficiently and accurately. By automating the merging process and ensuring data integrity through intelligent column matching, it eliminates the need for manual copy-pasting and reduces the risk of errors. The add-on's ability to create dynamic, formula-based results ensures that users always have access to the most up-to-date information, enhancing decision-making processes. Its user-friendly interface and integration with Google Drive further streamline workflows, making it an invaluable tool for professionals who regularly work with large datasets across multiple spreadsheets.