What replaces Scenario Manager in Google Sheets?
Excel Scenario Manager saves input sets and swaps them for comparison. Google Sheets uses separate scenario tabs, a dropdown plus CHOOSE or INDEX, or Apps Script to swap assumption blocks. Version history helps compare edits over time.
When to use it
Use scenario tabs or dropdown drivers when Excel stored best, base, and worst cases.
When to skip it
Skip scenario machinery when two columns of assumptions side by side are enough.
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A formula is an instruction in a cell that calculates a result from other cells, ranges, or built-in functions. Every formula begins with =. When inputs change, the sheet recalculates so dashboards and models stay live without manual copy-paste. Formulas are the default automation layer inside the grid before Apps Script or add-ons.
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Version history is a timeline of saved snapshots for your spreadsheet. File > Version history > See version history shows edits grouped by time and editor. You can preview an older state, restore it, or name a version before a big import. It is your undo rope when someone pastes over production data.
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