Common questions about Share Selection focus on 3 areas: feature differences, sync behavior, and link usage; this section covers 3 frequent questions.
FAQ
What is the difference between Share Selection and regular sharing?
- Share Selection points the link to the currently selected cell range.
- When the recipient opens the link, the spreadsheet jumps to that range.
- Regular sharing is more suitable for whole-file access, while Share Selection is more suitable for targeted review or input.
What happens if the recipient edits the shared range?
- In a collaborative spreadsheet, edits to the specified range sync to the file in real time.
- Check link permissions first if you need to control the editing experience.
- The updated content remains in the same collaborative file for continued teamwork.
Does canceling Share Selection affect the regular sharing link?
- Canceling Share Selection does not affect the file's regular sharing link.
- If you need to stop access through the range link, manage that range-sharing setting separately.
- You can still share the whole file through the regular sharing workflow.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Share Selection | A feature that creates a shareable link for a selected cell range in a collaborative spreadsheet. |
| Link Permissions | Settings that control how recipients can access the shared range through the link. |
| Collaborative spreadsheet | A spreadsheet file that supports shared viewing and editing by multiple people. |