How to Reference Cells in Coda

Quick summary

Referencing cells in Coda lets you create dynamic links between tables and documents that automatically update when source data changes. Use the @ symbol to trigger Coda's reference picker and link any cell in seconds.

Steps

1. Navigate to your Coda document where you need to reference cells between tables.
2. Type the @ symbol anywhere in your doc and begin typing the name of the cell you want to reference.
3. Select the specific cell from the dropdown menu that appears to create a dynamic reference link.
4. The referenced cell will appear as a clickable chip — click on it to see the source data.
5. Your reference will now automatically update whenever the source cell changes.