How can you link data from one worksheet to another?

Linking data from one worksheet to another in Excel can be efficiently accomplished using a formula that references the specific cell in the targeted sheet. The correct method utilizes the notation =Sheet2!A1, where "Sheet2" is the name of the sheet you wish to link from and "A1" is the specific cell you want to reference. This creates a live link to the data in that cell, meaning any changes made to the original data on Sheet2 will be automatically reflected in the cell on the current worksheet.

This approach is highly valuable for ensuring that your data remains consistent across multiple sheets, allowing for dynamic updates without needing to manually copy and paste data each time a change occurs. It also enables the compilation of data from various sheets into a summary or report format seamlessly.

Other options such as copying and pasting the data or dragging data across sheets would not maintain a link between the two worksheets. Hence, modifications in the source data would necessitate repeated manual updates in the destination sheet. Additionally, using a non-existent function like LINK does not accurately reflect Excel’s capabilities, as it does not recognize this as a valid function for linking data across sheets. The only method that establishes an ongoing connection between the two sheets is the formula approach.