What is spreadsheet key in Google Sheets?
Spreadsheet Key is an identifier or URL parameter for Google Sheets files, tabs, or linked forms. Developers and power users need these IDs for IMPORTRANGE, API calls, and prefilled form links.
When to use it
Use IDs and URL parameters when scripting, embedding, or linking directly to a tab or form field.
When to skip it
Skip raw IDs for casual sharing when a normal share link or named range is enough.
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Read guide →IMPORTRANGE
IMPORTRANGE loads values from a range in another Google spreadsheet into your current file. You pass the spreadsheet URL or key plus a range string with an optional sheet name. After you grant access once, the link stays live and updates when the source changes.
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