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Copying and Pasting Your Voter List From a Spreadsheet
Copying and Pasting Your Voter List From a Spreadsheet

Add your voter information to ElectionBuddy

HollyK avatar
Written by HollyK
Updated over a week ago

ElectionBuddy makes it easy to add your voter list! This article will focus on copying and pasting a voter list.

When copying and pasting, ElectionBuddy requires the use of keyboard shortcuts, as you will not be able to paste into the ElectionBuddy voter list with a mouse right-click.

To Copy:

  • For Windows users, press "CTRL" + "C" simultaneously on your keyboard.

  • For Mac users, press "CMND" + "C" simultaneously on your keyboard.

To Paste:

  • For Windows users, press "CTRL" + "V" simultaneously on your keyboard.

  • For Mac users, press "CMND" + "V" simultaneously on your keyboard.

How to Copy and Paste a Voter List

  • Ensure the voter list is properly formatted, to avoid any problems.

  • Select all relevant columns within your sheet.

    • Avoid selecting column headings (usually the first row in your list).

    • If you have columns that don't match the ElectionBuddy columns, it is easiest to remove them in Excel before copying.

  • Copy the selected cells in Excel using keyboard shortcuts.

  • Open ElectionBuddy, access the voter list table and paste the copied list into the upper left cell.

    • You don't need to select all the cells, just the upper left one.

  • To review your list, select or click outside the field.

  • Validate the data within the list by selecting the "Validate List" button.

    • Any errors will be highlighted just under the Validate List Button.

Tips

  • Only copy and paste the columns in Excel that match the columns in ElectionBuddy.

  • See the example below for a 2-column copy and paste of ID and Email

  • If you have errors and your list has a lot of rows (>100), instead of fixing the list in ElectionBuddy, it is easier to edit your Excel list and copy and paste it a second time.

For more ways to add your Voter List check out: Using a Voter list from a Prior vote and Importing Your Voter List.

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