This FAQ focuses on 3 common questions about sharing scope, direct positioning, and collaboration effects, plus a short glossary for key terms.
FAQ
What is the difference between Share Selection and regular sharing?
- Regular sharing usually applies to the whole file.
- Share Selection focuses the shared link on the currently selected range.
- When the recipient opens the link, the sheet opens directly at that range, which is useful for quick review or data entry.
What will the recipient see after opening the link?
- The recipient opens the link you sent.
- The system opens the related smart spreadsheet.
- The page then moves directly to the range that was selected when the link was created.
Does stopping Share Selection affect a regular sharing link?
- Stopping Share Selection only affects the current range-sharing method.
- Existing regular file-sharing links are not affected.
- If you still need to share the whole file, you can continue using the regular sharing method.
Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Selected range | One or more cells currently selected in a spreadsheet. |
| Floating toolbar | A quick action bar that appears after content is selected and provides related actions. |
| Link permissions | The access settings that control what recipients can do through the shared link. |