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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
If you’ve ever faced the challenge of translating a Google Doc, you know it can be tedious to copy-paste content into a translation tool. Luckily, Google Apps Script offers a seamless way to integrate translation right into your Google Docs. In this post, we’ll explore how to create a custom Google Apps Script function that … Read more
Google Apps Script for Google Workspace: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script enables you to automate and extend Google Workspace apps such as Gmail, Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms, Calendar, and Drive. This guide covers the fundamentals, practical examples, exercises, and quiz questions to master Google Workspace automation. What is Google Apps Script for Google Workspace? Google … Read more
Google Apps Script for Google Forms: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script for Forms enables you to automate and customize Google Forms by creating forms programmatically, managing responses, and integrating them with other Google Workspace apps. This guide includes examples, detailed explanations, exercises, and multiple-choice questions to help you master Google Forms automation. What is Google … 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
1. Understanding the Current Behavior If the current project relies on the absence of a date to determine whether a certificate should be sent, this logic works but may not be explicitly clear to the user. Adding a more deliberate mechanism like a “Processing Flag” column provides better control and transparency. 2. Adding a Flag … Read more
Script that displays a pop-up message if the user selects more than one cell at a time and tries to insert the date. This will help ensure users follow the intended workflow. Step-by-Step Guide 1. Set Up the Script function onEdit(e) { // Get the active spreadsheet and range const range = e.range; const sheet … Read more
Google Apps Script allows you to interact with external web services and APIs, enabling you to integrate your scripts with a wide range of online platforms and services. This chapter introduces RESTful APIs and demonstrates how to consume and interact with them using Google Apps Script. What Are RESTful APIs? Key Concepts Making HTTP Requests … Read more
Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks across Google Workspace applications. However, like any platform, it has quotas and limitations to ensure fair use and maintain performance for all users. Understanding these quotas and how to handle them is crucial for developing efficient and reliable scripts. Understanding Quotas and … Read more
Quick Recap: Adding Custom Formulas To add custom formulas to your Google Sheets, follow these steps: 1. Calculate Percentage Formula: =PERCENTAGE(value, total) This formula helps you calculate the percentage of a given value compared to a total. Usage example: Enter =PERCENTAGE(50, 200) to get 25. Explanation: The function simply divides the value by the total … Read more