If you have at least one common column in both tables, e.g. product ID, the add-on will update current values for the same records and/or insert all the missing information.
You will benefit from Merge Sheets since it does the following in one go:
• Update existing values (e.g. replace old prices with new ones)
• Update all or only empty and new cells
• Bring only non-blank cells from the lookup sheet
• Pull additional columns with new records (e.g. add a column with discounts)
The tool quickly compares key columns and finds all the necessary updates, no vlookup formulas needed. Besides, there are ways to mark the changes:
- highlight them with colors
- identify them in a status column
- clear the existing colouring
You can use Merge Sheets whenever you need to merge two tables and draw the latest changes to the main one.
What's new:
V1.8
New features:
- Scenarios. Save the options you use most often and give this set a name – this is your scenario. Once you run it, your data will be processed right away, and you won't need to go over the same steps again.
- Match case. Consider records in key columns as matching only if they are written in the same text case.
Improved:
- Increased cell limit support. Now you can merge data till hitting the limit of 5 million cells per a spreadsheet.
- If Data validation rules are violated on your sheet, the add-on now explains what cells interfere with its work.
Fixed:
- Couldn't select a lookup sheet if the main sheet is opened on Step 2.
- Update only if cells from the lookup sheet contain data: "0" (zero) was treated as an empty cell.
V1.7
Improved:
- UX; the add-on will offer the most possible actions and warn about possible mistakes and lags.
- Range selector UX. If you had slow Internet connection or server response, you could get an incorrect range. We've significantly reduced that possibility.
- Small screens and minor issues UIs.
- Performance. The new version of the add-on processes colored cells faster.
Fixed:
- Removing Alternating colors.
- Processing cells with dates.
- Corrupting main table formatting.
V. 1.6
You can use sheets with any data amount! There is only one limitation - Google spreadsheet can’t contain more than 2 million cells.
Fixed:
-Formulas were replaced with values
-The add-on considered the same data with different format unequal
-Minor bugs
Improved:
-Processing large amounts of data
-Progress bar with percentage has been added
-Auto select range
-Speed
Added:
We introduced yearly subscriptions, you can still enjoy a fully-functional trial version of the add-on for 30 days.
v. 1.5
Fixed:
-The add-on prevented from choosing a sheet on Step 2
If you have any questions about the add-on, please post them here: https://www.ablebits.com/docs/howto-merge-google-sheets/
We'll be help to assist!