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Automatically Timestamp Data Entries with Google Apps Script

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📊 Automatically Timestamp Data Entries with Google Apps Script When working with Google Sheets, it’s often helpful to automatically add timestamps whenever data is entered or updated. Whether you’re tracking form submissions, logging status updates, or managing tasks, having an automatic “last modified” or “created on” column can boost clarity and accountability. In this blog … Read more

10 Practical Google Apps Script Tips to Supercharge Your Workflow

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Google Apps Script is a powerful tool that helps you automate and extend Google Workspace apps like Sheets, Docs, Gmail, and Drive. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned scripter, these tips will help you write cleaner, faster, and more reliable code. ✅ 1. Use getActive() Sparingly While SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet() and DocumentApp.getActiveDocument() are convenient, they rely … Read more

Fixing the Empty First Row When Creating a New Sheet in Google Apps Script

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When using Google Apps Script to copy data from one sheet to a log sheet, a common issue arises: the new sheet ends up with an empty first row. This typically happens when the data insertion starts from getLastRow() + 1, even when the sheet is brand new and completely empty. Here’s how we fix … Read more

100 Common Google Docs Apps Script Examples

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This document provides a comprehensive collection of Google Apps Script examples tailored for Google Docs. Each script is designed to automate common tasks, enhance productivity, and extend the functionality of your documents. 1. Basic Document Access & Creation These scripts cover the fundamental ways to access existing documents, create new ones, and get references to … Read more

Downloadable PDF Guides and Code Snippets and Resources

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Discover My Latest Code Repositories & Downloadable Guides 📚💻 I’ve been hard at work over on GitHub crafting practical code examples and in-depth guides for web developers, automation enthusiasts, and Google Apps Script fans. Below you’ll find all my active repositories—each packed with hands‑on examples—and links to downloadable PDF versions so you can study offline … Read more

Track Email Opens in Google Sheets with Apps Script

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Want to know who opens the emails you send from Google Sheets? In this post, we’ll build a pixel-based email open tracker using Google Apps Script and log opens directly into your spreadsheet. What you’ll learn: 1. Project Setup 2. Server-side Code (Code.gs) Paste the following into Code.gs. Comments explain each section. What’s happening here? … Read more

Unlock the Power of Google Sheets: 100 Custom Formulas You Can’t Live Without

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Google Sheets is a remarkable tool for everything from personal budgeting to enterprise-level data analysis. But the built-in functions sometimes leave gaps when you need a specialized calculation, custom text manipulation, or seamless API integration. That’s where Google Apps Script comes in—it lets you craft your own formulas (called custom functions) to extend Sheets beyond … Read more

How to Build an Email Open Tracker with Google Apps Script and Tailwind CSS

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Tracking whether your emails are opened can be incredibly useful, whether you’re sending newsletters, important notifications, or just want to know if your message reached your audience. In this post, I’ll walk you through how to create a simple Email Open Tracker using Google Apps Script and a sleek front-end interface styled with Tailwind CSS. … Read more

100 Google Apps Script Snippets to Supercharge Your Google Docs

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Google Docs is an incredible tool for writing, collaboration, and documentation—but did you know you can unlock even more power with Google Apps Script? With just a few lines of code, you can automate repetitive tasks, enforce formatting standards, analyze content, and streamline your workflow. On Github at https://github.com/lsvekis/Apps-Script-Code-Snippets Today, I’m sharing 100 ready-to-use Google … Read more

10 Google Apps Script Snippets to Instantly Power Up Your Google Docs

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Google Apps Script is a powerful way to automate, customize, and supercharge your workflow in Google Docs. Whether you want to clean up references, format your document, or do advanced text processing, a simple script can save you hours. Here are 10 essential Google Apps Script snippets every Google Docs power user should know! 1. … Read more