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Google Apps Script for Google Sheets: Comprehensive Guide Google Apps Script is a powerful tool for automating and extending the functionality of Google Sheets. This guide introduces key features, code examples, and exercises for working with Google Sheets using Apps Script. What is Google Apps Script? Google Apps Script is a cloud-based JavaScript platform for … Read more
Google Sheets Custom Formulas: Comprehensive Guide Custom formulas in Google Sheets are created using Google Apps Script, which allows you to build powerful, reusable functions for advanced spreadsheet operations. This guide explains how to create, use, and troubleshoot custom formulas in Google Sheets, with detailed examples, exercises, and quiz questions. What are Custom Formulas? Custom … 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
How to Add These Custom Formulas to Google Sheets To recap, here’s how you add custom formulas to your Google Sheets: 1. Find Maximum Value Formula: =FIND_MAX(value1, value2, …) This function allows you to find the maximum value from a list of numbers. It can be handy when you need to quickly identify the highest … Read more
If you’re just getting started with Google Apps Script, don’t worry—each function is explained clearly, with details on how to use it in your Google Sheets to make your life easier. So, let’s dive into it! How to Add These Custom Formulas If you missed the steps on how to add custom formulas to your … Read more
Why Use Custom Formulas in Google Sheets? Google Sheets already comes packed with tons of functions, but there are times when you need something more specialized. Custom formulas allow you to simplify calculations, automate repetitive tasks, and introduce unique functionality into your spreadsheets. The best part is that creating these custom functions is easier than … Read more
Sorting a column of dates and times in a specific format, like “Sun, Jun 2, 2024, 11:42 PM,” can be a useful feature when managing schedules, logs, or any time-sensitive data. Google Apps Script provides a powerful way to automate this process. In this blog post, we’ll walk through the steps to write an Apps … Read more
Enhance the usability of your Google Sheets by adding custom menus and user interface components. This chapter guides you through the process of designing and implementing custom menus, dialog boxes, and other UI elements that make your scripts user-friendly and accessible to a broader audience. Enhancing the usability of your Google Sheets by adding custom … Read more
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