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

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

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

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

The Guide to Google Apps Script

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

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

Google Apps Script: Reset Font Styles in Google Docs

How It Works: How to Use: This script will reset all font styles in the document to default values. Let me know if you’d like any additional features!

Devfest Edmonton 2024 Laurence Svekis Speaker

https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-cloud-edmonton-presents-devfest-edmonton-2024-1 I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to the organizers of GDG Cloud Edmonton for giving me the opportunity to speak at DevFest 2024 on November 22nd. It was truly an honor to present “Power Up with Apps Script & Gemini AI” to such an enthusiastic and engaged audience. DevFest … Read more

Generate File Lists from Google Drive Using Google Apps Script

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

Updating the Google Docs Title After Translation Using Google Apps Script

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