How to Create a Google Apps Script to Output Content from Google Sheets as JSON Data Using doGet()

Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks across Google’s suite of apps. One practical use case is to create an API endpoint that outputs data from a Google Sheet as JSON. This can be particularly useful for integrating Google Sheets data with other applications. In this blog post, I’ll … Read more

Highlight Duplicates in Google Sheets Using Apps Script

In this tutorial, we will create a Google Apps Script that highlights duplicates in a specified column of a Google Sheet. The script will ignore the first occurrence of each value and only highlight subsequent duplicates. This can be particularly useful for data analysis, ensuring that you can easily spot repeated entries. Step-by-Step Guide Step … Read more

Automating Paragraph Formatting in Google Docs with Google Apps Script

Google Apps Script is a powerful tool for automating tasks across Google Workspace applications. In this blog post, we will walk through how to use Google Apps Script to update specific paragraphs in a Google Doc. We will cover two functionalities: We’ll also include an image to enhance the visual appeal of this post. Step-by-Step … Read more

Updating a Paragraph in a Google Doc to an H4 Heading Using Google Apps Script

Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks across Google Workspace applications. In this blog post, we’ll walk through how to use Apps Script to update a specific paragraph in a Google Doc that contains only the words “Multiple Choice Questions” and change its formatting to an H4 heading. Step-by-Step … Read more

How to Print a Document or Its Parts Using Google Apps Script

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

How to Connect Data from Excel Sheet to Google Sheet Using Google Apps Script

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

Sending an HTML Email Using Google Apps Script

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

Apps Script Lesson Integrating with Other Google Services

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

Apps Script Lesson Automating Workflows with Script Triggers

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

App Script Lesson Debugging and Optimizing Custom Functions

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