When using Share Selection, common questions usually involve navigation behavior, permission settings, and collaboration impact; this FAQ includes 3 common questions and a glossary.
FAQ
What is the difference between Share Selection and regular sharing?
- Share Selection links the share action to the currently selected cell range.
- When the recipient opens the link, the spreadsheet goes directly to that range for faster review or input.
- Regular sharing is more suitable when you want to share the whole file entry point instead of highlighting one area.
What will the recipient see after opening the link?
- The recipient opens the linked collaborative spreadsheet.
- The view goes directly to the range that was selected when the link was created.
- The recipient can then view or edit the content based on the link permissions.
Does canceling Share Selection affect the original file share link?
- No.
- Canceling Share Selection only affects the sharing method for the current selected range.
- The file's regular share link can still be used.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Share Selection | A feature that creates a separate share link for a selected cell range in a collaborative spreadsheet. |
| Link Permissions | Settings that control what recipients can do through the shared link, such as view or edit. |
| Collaborative Spreadsheet | A spreadsheet file that supports shared viewing and editing by multiple people. |