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Printing documents programmatically can be very useful in automating workflows, especially when dealing with repetitive tasks. Google Apps Script provides a way to print documents from Google Docs, either as a whole or selectively. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through creating a Google Apps Script that prints an entire document or specific parts … Read more
Connecting data from an Excel sheet to a Google Sheet can streamline your workflow, especially if you are transitioning from Microsoft Excel to Google Sheets. Google Apps Script provides a powerful way to automate this process. In this blog post, I’ll guide you through the steps to connect data from an Excel sheet to a … Read more
In this blog post, I’ll show you how to send an HTML email using Google Apps Script and an HTML file as the source. This is a powerful way to enhance your emails with custom styles and layouts. Prerequisites Before we start, ensure you have: Step-by-Step Guide Step 1: Create an HTML file First, you … Read more
Integrating with Other Google Services Finally, explore how Google Apps Script interacts with other Google services like Drive, Calendar, and Google Forms. This chapter provides practical examples of scripts that integrate multiple services, enhancing the functionality of your Sheets by connecting them with the broader ecosystem of Google applications. Google Apps Script is not limited … Read more
Learn how to automate repetitive tasks and complex workflows using Google Apps Script triggers. This chapter discusses different types of triggers, such as time-driven and event-based triggers, and shows you how to set them up to automate tasks like sending emails, updating sheets, and processing data at scheduled intervals. Automating workflows with script triggers can … Read more
No function is perfect on the first try. This chapter guides you through the debugging process and teaches you how to optimize your Google Apps Script functions for performance and efficiency. Learn best practices for testing and refining your functions to ensure they run smoothly. Writing custom functions in Google Apps Script is a powerful … Read more
Enhance the usability of your Google Sheets by adding custom menus and user interface components. This chapter guides you through the process of designing and implementing custom menus, dialog boxes, and other UI elements that make your scripts user-friendly and accessible to a broader audience. Enhancing the usability of your Google Sheets by adding custom … Read more
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If you’ve adjusted the font size of your H1 headings in Google Docs and want to reset them back to the default size, Google Apps Script offers a simple solution to automate this process. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through creating a script to reset the font size of all H1 headings to … Read more
