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This script identifies specific words or phrases (e.g., Example:, Code Snippet:, Instructions:, Solution:) that constitute the entire paragraph or element in a Google Docs document and converts them to bold text. The Script function boldSpecificPhrases() { const doc = DocumentApp.getActiveDocument(); // Access the active Google Doc const body = doc.getBody(); // Get the document’s body … Read more

When working on documents such as quizzes, FAQs, or study guides, it’s common to have questions labeled with a specific format, like “Question 1”, “Question 2”, etc. Manually bolding these question labels can be tedious, especially in lengthy documents. But with Google Apps Script, you can automate this task effortlessly! In this post, we’ll create … Read more

When working on structured documents, especially educational materials or guides, it’s common to have sections labeled with examples (e.g., Example 1:, Example 2:). Formatting these sections manually as headings can be time-consuming. With Google Apps Script, you can automate this task! In this blog post, we’ll create a script to identify all elements starting with … Read more

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

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

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

Are you looking for a way to dynamically list files from a Google Drive folder, complete with file names, sizes, and links, that you can easily share on a website or embed in an HTML page? With Google Apps Script, you can achieve this efficiently. This blog post introduces a script function, listFilesInFolder(folderId), that generates … Read more

Why Update the Document Title? When translating a document, it’s easy to overlook the title. Updating the title ensures that the entire document, including its metadata, is fully translated, giving your audience a clear understanding of its purpose. It also improves organization and retrieval when searching through Google Drive. The Code to Update the Document … Read more

Removes both multi-paragraph and single-paragraph language-specific text patterns from a specified Google Document In the ever-evolving landscape of content creation, efficiency is paramount. Whether you’re a developer documenting your code, a blogger crafting tutorials, or a student compiling research, managing and formatting content within Google Docs can sometimes become a tedious task. One common challenge … Read more