Google Apps Scripts and Web Development Tutorials and Resources by Laurence Svekis
Exercise 1: Declaring Variables Problem: Create three variables: a string named city, a number named population, and a boolean named isCapital. Assign appropriate values to them. Explanation: This exercise helps understand the basic syntax for variable declaration in JavaScript using let or const. Variables are used to store data values. Code: let city = ‘New … Read more
This cheat sheet provides a quick reference to commonly used JavaScript syntax and constructs tailored for Google Apps Script development. Variables and Data Types Declaring Variables: var name = ‘John’; // Old-school JavaScript variable (function-scoped) let age = 25; // Preferred for block-scoped variables const isStudent = true; // Constant value Data Types: let string … Read more
Language Basics: JavaScript Fundamentals for Google Apps Script Google Apps Script is built on JavaScript, one of the most popular programming languages. Understanding the basics of JavaScript is crucial for creating effective Google Apps Scripts. Below, we’ll explore key JavaScript fundamentals that you’ll frequently use in Apps Script. Variables and Data Types In JavaScript, variables … Read more
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Introduction to Google Apps Script: Automate Your Workflow and Unleash Efficiency Are you tired of repetitive tasks eating up your valuable time? Do you wish there was a way to streamline your workflow and focus on what truly matters? Look no further than Google Apps Script—a powerful tool that allows you to automate tasks, customize … Read more
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, efficiency is key to success. With the abundance of data and tasks we deal with on a daily basis, finding ways to streamline workflows is essential. Google Apps Script emerges as a powerful tool in this endeavor, offering a wide range of capabilities to automate and enhance productivity within the … Read more
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This Google Apps Script function, updateListItemsToBullets1, is designed to update all list items in a Google Document to use square bullets. Here is a step-by-step explanation of what each part of the code does: In summary, this script is intended to go through all the elements in a Google Document, identify the list items, and … Read more
To find list items in a Google Document using Google Apps Script, you can iterate through all the elements in the document, check if an element is a list item, and then perform actions or log information based on your needs. Below is a sample script that demonstrates how to identify list items and log … Read more