How do I link data from Sheet1 to Sheet2 in Excel? How to Link a Range of Cells 1. In the original tab with data (Sheet1), highlight the cells that you want to reference. 2. Copy the cells (Ctrl/Command + C, or right click and choose Copy). 3. Go to the other tab (Sheet2) and click on the cell (or cells) where you want to place the links. link one sheet to another in excel