Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
When working with Google Docs, formatting inconsistencies can sometimes cause unnecessary indentations, making your document look uneven or misaligned. If you frequently deal with documents where paragraphs have unwanted indentations, manually adjusting each one can be a time-consuming task. Luckily, Google Apps Script allows us to automate this process and remove all paragraph indentations with … Read more
Google Docs is a fantastic tool for creating and editing documents, but sometimes formatting can get in the way. Have you ever found yourself with a document full of bullet points that you’d rather see as regular paragraphs? Whether you’re cleaning up notes or preparing a more formal document, automating this conversion can save you … Read more
https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-on-campus-wilfrid-laurier-university-waterloo-canada-presents-hack-canada-build-with-ai-hackathon I want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who made the Hack Canada – #Build With AI Hackathon such an incredible experience! Over the past three days (February 21-23, 2025), we saw an amazing gathering of talent, innovation, and collaboration at the Lazaridis School of Business and Economics in Waterloo. It was … Read more
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Google Apps Script provides powerful automation features for Google Docs. One useful feature is inserting custom tabs within a document. In this blog post, we’ll create a script that adds two tabbed sections—“Advanced1” and “Advanced2”—allowing users to quickly navigate between them. What the Script Does ✅ Inserts two tabbed sections labeled “Advanced1” and “Advanced2”.✅ Allows … Read more
Google Apps Script is a powerful tool for automating and enhancing Google Docs functionality. One common use case is modifying selected text dynamically, such as making it bold. In this blog post, we’ll explore a function that takes a user’s text selection in a Google Document and applies bold formatting while handling partial selections. Understanding … Read more
A Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section is an essential part of any website, helping users find answers quickly without needing to contact support. An accordion-style FAQ section enhances user experience by displaying only the relevant answers when clicked, keeping the interface clean and organized. In this blog post, we’ll build a simple Accordion FAQ Section … Read more
A currency converter is a useful tool that allows users to convert an amount from one currency to another based on exchange rates. In this blog post, we will walk through the process of building a simple currency converter using HTML, JavaScript, and CSS. This converter will use fixed exchange rates and allow users to … Read more
Tech enthusiasts, innovators, and creative problem-solvers—get ready to be inspired! Renowned speaker and tech visionary Laurence Svekis has been on an exciting journey, sharing his insights and sparking innovation at some of the most dynamic tech events around the continent. Whether you’re a developer, an entrepreneur, or simply passionate about the future of technology, these … Read more
