Split One Master Sheet into Multiple Tabs or Files
The Split Sheet workflow partitions a master spreadsheet into multiple targets based on the unique values found in a designated partition column (such as Region, Department, SalesRep, or Status).
Two Output Modes
1. Split into Tabs (Within Current Spreadsheet)
- Automatically generates a tab for each unique category in your partition column (e.g.,
North_America,EMEA,APAC). - Whenever the master sheet updates, the partition tabs are refreshed automatically.
2. Split into Separate Drive Files
- Automatically creates and maintains distinct Google Sheets files inside your selected Google Drive folder.
- Confidentiality: Share specific rep files (e.g.,
John_Doe_Accounts.sheet) without exposing your entire master database or other reps’ sensitive figures.
Configuration Steps
- Select Split Sheet in the Sync Wizard.
- Choose the source tab you wish to partition.
- Select the Partition Column (e.g.,
Region). - Choose Output Destination:
- Same Spreadsheet (New Tabs)
- Google Drive Folder (Separate Spreadsheets)
- Configure schedule to ensure split files stay up-to-date with your master sheet.
Ready to try this in your sheet?
Install Smart Sheet Sync free from the Google Workspace Marketplace.