How to Paste Column Descriptions in Smartsheet - Preserve
use SSFeatures to copy and paste full column setups, including descriptions.
- •Copy a column's description plus formulas, formatting, and dropdown settings so you do not have to retype descriptions.
- •Select columns, right-click to Copy Columns, then right-click to Paste Columns — even into other sheets or different Smartsheet regions.
- •Save hours each week on repeat tasks.
I'm going to show you how to copy and paste columns in Smartsheet. First, download SSFeatures. Open your sheet in Grid view. Select all of the columns that you want to copy. Right click one of the columns. Click \"Copy Columns\". Right click one of the columns again. Click \"Paste Columns\". SSFeatures will paste all of the columns for you. You can also paste columns between sheets. Open up the sheet that you want to paste into. Right click a column. Click \"Paste Columns\". This saves you a lot of time compared to doing this all by hand.
Use Cases
Reusing Columns Across Projects - When creating a new project sheet, quickly copy standard columns like Status, Owner, or Due Date from an existing sheet instead of recreating them.
Duplicating Complex Columns - If a column has formulas, dropdown options, or detailed formatting, you can duplicate it instantly rather than manually rebuilding it.
Cross-Region Sheets - Easily copy and paste columns between Smartsheet regions (NA, EU, AU) to keep workflows consistent across global teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Simply select the columns you want, right-click and choose 'Copy Columns,' then right-click again where you want them to go and click 'Paste Columns.' The new columns will appear instantly with all settings intact.
SSFeatures keeps all column settings, including type, system columns, formatting, descriptions, widths, and formulas. This ensures your columns work exactly as expected in the new location.
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