Laurence Svekis

Laurence Svekis is a web technology enthusiast, educator, and author who has been working in the field for over 20 years. He has expertise in web development technologies, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, PHP, and MySQL. Svekis is a prolific course instructor on Udemy, with over 500,000 students enrolled in his courses. He has authored over 100 online courses, covering a wide range of web technologies and tools, such as Google Apps Script, WordPress, React, Node.js, Express.js, and MongoDB. His courses are known for their practical and hands-on approach, with a focus on real-world projects and examples. In addition to teaching, Svekis is also a published author, with several books to his name Svekis is passionate about empowering people with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the rapidly evolving field of web technology. He is committed to providing high-quality educational resources that are accessible to anyone, regardless of their background or experience level.

Automatically Format Numbered Elements as Headings in Google Docs Using Apps Script

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Formatting documents in Google Docs can be tedious, especially when dealing with consistent patterns like numbered lists or structured data. If you’ve ever needed to transform all lines, start with a number and then add a period (e.g., 1., 2., etc.) into properly formatted headings, this blog post is for you. Using Google Apps Script, … Read more

Automate Line Removal in Google Docs with Google Apps Script

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Managing text-heavy documents often requires tedious manual edits, especially when dealing with recurring unwanted lines. If you’ve repeatedly deleted lines starting with a specific phrase, it’s time to automate the process! With Google Apps Script, you can streamline this task in Google Docs and save valuable time. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through … Read more

Google Apps Script for Google Slides: Comprehensive Guide

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Google Apps Script for Google Slides: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script for Google Slides allows you to automate and customize presentations. This guide covers the basics, key methods, and advanced examples, with exercises and multiple-choice questions to help you master Google Slides automation. What is Google Apps Script for Slides? Google Apps Script enables you … Read more

Google Apps Script for Google Docs: Comprehensive Guide

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Google Apps Script for Google Docs: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform that allows you to automate tasks and extend the functionality of Google Docs. This guide covers the basics, key methods, detailed examples, and exercises to master Google Apps Script with Google Docs. What is Google Apps Script? Google Apps … Read more

Google Apps Script for Google Sheets: Comprehensive Guide

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Google Apps Script for Google Sheets: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script is a powerful tool for automating and extending the functionality of Google Sheets. This guide introduces key features, code examples, and exercises for working with Google Sheets using Apps Script. What is Google Apps Script? Google Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform for … Read more

Google Apps Script for Gmail: Comprehensive Guide

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Google Apps Script for Gmail: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script allows you to automate Gmail tasks such as sending emails, managing labels, and searching messages. This guide provides step-by-step instructions, code examples, and exercises for mastering Gmail automation with Apps Script. What is Google Apps Script for Gmail? Google Apps Script provides access to Gmail … Read more

APIs and RESTful Services: Comprehensive Guide

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APIs and RESTful Services: Comprehensive Guide APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) and RESTful Services are crucial for building modern web applications. This guide introduces APIs, REST principles, HTTP methods, and how to interact with APIs using JavaScript. It includes examples, exercises, and multiple-choice questions. What is an API? An API is a set of rules that … Read more

The Guide to Google Apps Script

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Welcome to your comprehensive guide on Google Apps Script! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your understanding, this guide will provide you with everything you need to get started, along with examples, quizzes, and coding exercises to reinforce your learning. 1. Introduction to Google Apps Script What is Google Apps Script? Google Apps … Read more

Cleaning Up Your Google Docs with Google Apps Script

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Introduction: Have you ever encountered a Google Docs document cluttered with empty or blank lines? These unnecessary spaces can make your document look unprofessional and harder to read. Thankfully, with the power of Google Apps Script, you can automate the process of identifying and removing all empty or blank lines in your document. In this … Read more