[Solved] Edit → Paste Special → Link leaves cell empty

[legalnan]

When I hit copy/paste special/link on a spreadsheet (both cells on same spreadsheet) it is rarely working. I go to the first cell and hit copy, then to the retreiving cell and hit paste special and choose link from the options but the retreiving cell stays empty. I will be most grateful for any help.

[MrProgrammer]

… choose link from the options but the retreiving cell stays empty.

Ensure in the Paste Spacial dialog for Selection that Text, Numbers, Date/time, and Formulas are selected.

If you need any additional assistance attach a spreadsheet demonstrating the difficulty (remove confidential information then use Post Reply, not Quick Reply, and don't attach a picture instead of the spreadsheet itself). I will not help further unless you attach a spreadsheet document. Indicate which cell in which sheet you copied prior to using Paste Special.

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[legalnan]

That did it! Thanks you sooo much! I didn't have "formula" selected.