Google Sheets adding text to entire column error - google-sheets

So I am trying to add a space after each first name and i do not know how. When i try it deletes the entire column. I am needing to put a space after each first name in each cell, how can i do it all at once?
I am needing to go through like 1,000 records and add a space after each name in each cell. can someone help me do this quickly in google sheets.

Use simple formula in cell D2 and drag it down =C2&" "

Since many names are empty, it would be better to check using the IF() function.
IF(C2<>"", C2&" ", "")

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Change cell value based on checkbox in Google sheets

I'm using Google sheet to manage my budget (see sample below) where I add each of my expenses as a single entry (yes, sounds like a lot of work). I sometimes split the expense with my roommate but then I have to add the value and divide by 2 everytime.
I was thinking if I could use a checkbox next to the value that will automatically divide the expense number by 2 when I check it. Is this possible?
I'm open to simple suggestions other than the checkbox to automatically update the value. Thank you.
Using simple IF formula you can just check if the checkbox is true, if it is then it will divide the current value on column C by 2. Otherwise it will remain blank.
Formula:
=IF(D1,C1/2,"")
Drag down to other cells.
Result:
Suggestion, Alternate solution:
If you'd like you can make a table with a column for your roommate, instead of editing the actual column so you can see both values. And use this formula:
=if(NOT(D2=""),E2/2,E2)
You have a column for per head contribution/split. If the cell on roommate is blank then it will stay as the total value, if roommate has an additional then it will be added to total and split it by 2.
Or using arrayformula:
=arrayformula(if(NOT(D2:D=""),E2:E/2,E2:E))
Works the same as above you just have to fill the enter the formula in the first cell no need to drag down and it will automatically expand to rows/cells below just make sure that below cells are empty or it will return an error.
Additional - Using same cell
As you've mentioned in the comments. Here's a way to divide the original value without using another cell to store it. (Not recommended)
Formula:
=VALUE/IF(D1,2,1)
example:
=1000/IF(D1,2,1)
Result:
However, I do not recommend this. It is still best to make use of another cell to store the original value before making calculations to it.
Also, using this formula you have to change the value from the formula and not on the cell otherwise you will replace the actual formula.
You can try array approach-
=ArrayFormula(IF(D1:D,C1:C/2,C1:C))

Can I sort values alphanumerically in google sheet and ascend the rows?

I have a google sheet with room names, but they are formatted like (M355) and then the purpose of the room? I know how to sort values alphanumerically but you have to use a written formula. I need the cell next to the rooms to stay with the room number, so I can see the extra data that goes with it. The attached image shows what I mean.
I need the cell next to follow but it doesn't sort right. Has anyone experienced anything like this? I could manually copy and paste the 50 rooms but I ain't feeling that, I also would like it to be able to revert to what it is now too if possible.
Thanks!
You don't need a formula for that. You can just select the first row with your headers (assuming you have such a row), and create a filter.
By doing this, every data in the sorted column cells will bring its full row togheter.

Google Spreadsheet Dynamic Hyperlink

I am trying to create a dynamic hyperlink that checks references cell "J2" and checks "Options!B4:BI14" range for a match. I am trying to get the label to be the matching cells value, and the link to go to the cell.
Using the below formula I am getting the right label, right cell, and right link address, but its still not opening the sheet and linking to the cell when I click on it
=HYPERLINK(SUBSTITUTE("#"&CELL("address",index(Options!B4:BI14,Match(Options!B4,Options!B4:B14,0),Match(J2,Options!B8:BI8,0))),"$",""),index(Options!B4:BI14,Match(Options!B4,Options!B4:B14,0),Match(J2,Options!B8:BI8,0)))
Is there an easier way to accomplish what I am trying to do?
you do miss a gid and you should use range. example:

Hyperlink to particular Text in a cell on the same sheet

I'm working with Excel 2010. What I'm trying to accomplish is creating a hyperlink which finds a cell containing some specific text, and simply brings the user to that cell. It would be simple if the cell stayed in the same position in the column, but more data is always being added to that column, and the cell location which contains the text keeps changing.
Although I've seen several articles that I suspect might address the problem, they were so involved that I couldn't be certain they were what I was looking for, since I've been away from this for years, and am relearning it all from scratch.
Thanks for your time and attention.
Say we want to go to "treasure" in column D:
=HYPERLINK("#d" & MATCH("treasure",D:D,0),"jump to treasure")
This can be modified if you did not know which column to search!

stop Google Sheets from reformatting/structuring cell formulas

I have some formulas in a Google Sheet cell. If I restructure the formula, like by adding new lines or spaces, for legibility, it undoes my changes. Is there a way to stop this? It seems to only happen if the cell had the formula before. If I put the formula in a new cell it doesn't do that.
This is on Enterprise G-Suite so I cannot share an example sheet.
Blank cell:
Add a structured formula:
Now if I edit the structure it does not retain the changes. In the example below, I removed a new line after TRUE.
Before hitting enter:
After hitting enter:
Also, if I add the same formula to a new/different cell, regardless of how I structure it, it'll restructure to match the one from the other cell.
Google Sheets remembers forming even upon deletion/insertion in new cell. the only way how to achieve what you ask is to introduce a change that directly affects the output calculation. if the output calculation remains the same after the change in structure/formatting then your only possible option is to use lowercase for formula. in other words, if you change your IF to if or If or iF it will register it as new change and therefore the formating will be not reverted to the previous existing state.
the less preferable but working solution would be to wrap it in some useless formula. for example:
=QUERY(IF(TRUE, "hello", "bye"))

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