What is source data in Google Sheets?
Source Data is endemic Google Sheets jargon you may see in dialogs, pivot editors, QUERY help, or sharing screens. It names a specific control or option rather than a whole product feature.
When to use it
Use this term when matching UI labels to tutorials or internal docs about your sheet workflow.
When to skip it
Skip niche labels until you actually see them in the feature you are configuring.
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Google Sheets formulas
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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Filtering hides rows that do not match criteria without deleting data. The filter toolbar on a header row is the fastest UI path. FILTER and QUERY formulas build dynamic views that update when source data changes, which suits dashboards and reporting tabs.
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