Resetting H1 Font Size to Default in Google Docs Using Google Apps Script

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

How to Add Space and a Horizontal Line Above All H1 Headings in Google Docs Using Google Apps Script

If you’re looking to enhance the formatting of your Google Docs by adding a space and a horizontal line above all H1 headings, you’re in the right place! In this tutorial, we’ll walk you through creating a Google Apps Script to automate this task. Step-by-Step Guide How the Script Works This script iterates through all … Read more

How to Remove All Blank Lines from a Google Doc Using Google Apps Script

How to Remove All Blank Lines from a Google Doc Using Google Apps Script Google Docs is a versatile tool, but sometimes it requires a bit of customization to fit your needs perfectly. If you’ve ever faced the tedious task of removing all blank lines from a lengthy document, you’re in luck. With Google Apps … Read more

Resizing and Centering Images in Google Docs with Google Apps Script

In today’s blog post, we’ll explore a useful Google Apps Script function that helps automate a common task: resizing and centering images in a Google Doc. This script ensures that all images are resized to 75% of the page width and are centered for a cleaner, more professional look. The Script Below is the complete … Read more

Fixing and Improving the removeBlankLines Function in Google Apps Script

In this blog post, we will explore how to fix and improve a function written in Google Apps Script that removes blank lines from a Google Docs document. This can be particularly useful for cleaning up documents with unnecessary blank lines. Original Function Here is the original removeBlankLines function: function removeBlankLines(docId) { try { var … Read more

Free First Chapters Google Apps Script Playground: Explore Coding with 120 Interactive Exercises for All Skill Levels

📢 FREE Kindle Promotion Alert! Get your copy of “Coding with Google Apps Script: A Step-by-Step Journey” absolutely FREE until May 22, 2024! US https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3TZXG39 CAN https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0D3TZXG39 “Coding with Google Apps Script: A Step-by-Step Journey”, authored by Laurence Lars Svekis, serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone keen on mastering Google Apps Script (GAS) through … Read more

How to Manage Google Drive Folders with Google Apps Script

How to Manage Google Drive Folders with Google Apps Script Managing folders efficiently in Google Drive using Google Apps Script is an essential skill for anyone looking to automate their file organization and management tasks. In this blog post, we’ll walk through a step-by-step process to check if folders exist and how to create them … Read more

Output Calendar Events into Web App

Step 1: Enable the Google Calendar API Step 2: Set Up Google Apps Script Project Step 3: Write the Server-side Code to Fetch Events Here’s a basic script to fetch calendar events for the current month: function getCalendarEvents() { var calendarId = ‘primary’; // Use ‘primary’ for the primary calendar var now = new Date(); … Read more

Automating Invoice Creation and Distribution Using Google Apps Script

For many small businesses, the process of creating invoices is both vital and time-consuming. Automating this process can save time, reduce errors, and ensure that payments are requested promptly. This blog post will guide you through setting up an automated system that creates invoices in Google Docs from sales data in a Google Sheet and … Read more

Getting a file as a blob from Google Drive

Getting a file as a blob from Google Drive can be accomplished using the Google Drive API provided by the DriveApp service. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to retrieve a file by its ID and get it as a blob, which you can then use for various operations such as copying, modifying, or sending … Read more