What does the 'Cell Linking' feature do in Smartsheet?

The 'Cell Linking' feature in Smartsheet is designed to enhance project management by allowing users to create dynamic data references between different sheets. This means that when a cell is linked from one sheet to another, any changes made to that linked cell automatically update the targeted cell in real-time. This functionality is particularly valuable for maintaining consistency across multiple sheets, ensuring that information such as project timelines, budgets, or task statuses is uniformly reflected wherever it is needed.

By using cell linking, users can effectively consolidate information, enhance data visibility, and facilitate collaboration among team members who may be managing related aspects of a project in separate sheets. This direct connection between cells ensures that all stakeholders have access to the latest information without the need for manual updates, increasing efficiency and reducing the potential for errors.

The other options do not accurately capture the purpose of the Cell Linking feature. Automated alerts pertain to user notifications about actions taken in the sheet, report generation focuses on data aggregation rather than direct cell referencing, and commenting enables discussion on cells but does not involve linking or dynamic relationships between different sheets.