If you’ve ever worked with multiple tabs of data in Google Sheets — maybe tracking monthly sales or gathering survey responses from different teams — you know how frustrating it can be to manually combine everything into one master sheet. That’s where advanced functions like QUERY and Google Apps Script come in. With just a … Read more
Ever typed two identical-looking values in Google Sheets and they didn’t match? That’s often due to invisible troublemakers: leading/trailing spaces or non-printing characters like line breaks or tabs. These small glitches can mess up sorting, filtering, VLOOKUPs, and data comparisons. Luckily, Google Sheets has a few simple formulas to clean them up. If you’re just … Read more
If you’ve ever received a long list of messages, form responses, or website content pasted into a Google Sheet, you’ve probably seen email addresses and URLs buried in chunks of text. Manually copying them out can be time-consuming and error-prone. That’s where formulas in Google Sheets can save the day! With a few simple tricks, … Read more
Ever worked with a spreadsheet full of inconsistent names like “john DOE”, “JOHN doe”, or addresses typed in all caps or all lowercase? These variations may look harmless, but they can cause real headaches when you’re trying to sort, filter, or use lookup functions. That’s where standardizing names and addresses in Google Sheets comes in. … Read more
Let’s face it—messy spreadsheets are a pain. Whether you’ve imported data from another system, received it from a coworker, or collected responses from a Google Form, the result is often a cluttered, inconsistent mess. That’s where data cleansing comes in. It’s the process of tidying up your spreadsheet so that it’s clean, consistent, and ready … Read more
In Google Sheets, managing and analyzing large amounts of data can often be overwhelming. But with the help of “helper columns,” you can simplify complex calculations and improve your ability to filter data. A helper column is a hidden or visible column that performs intermediate calculations to help with your main analysis. By breaking down … Read more
If you’ve ever been frustrated by accidentally entering the same data multiple times in a Google Sheets column, you’re not alone. Duplicate entries can lead to inaccurate analysis, confusion, and wasted time. Fortunately, Google Sheets offers powerful tools to prevent these mistakes. In this article, we’ll show you how to set up advanced data validation … Read more
Merged cells in Google Sheets can seem like a great way to make your spreadsheet look neat and organized. But when it comes to actually working with your data—sorting, filtering, scripting, or using formulas—merged cells often cause more trouble than they’re worth. If you’ve ever had an error or weird behavior in your sheet and … Read more
Have you ever struggled with analyzing data that’s spread across columns in a Google Sheet? That’s called “wide” format — and while it looks clean, it’s not ideal for charts, filters, or pivot tables. To fix this, we need to “unpivot” the data — turning it into a “long” format where each row represents a … Read more
Working with large Google Sheets can get sluggish — especially when you’re using Google Apps Script to automate tasks. If you’ve ever waited forever for a script to finish, or run into timeout errors, you’re not alone. Optimizing your scripts can save you time, reduce frustration, and make your automations more reliable. In this beginner-friendly … Read more
Ever wished you could automatically organize your Google Drive based on your spreadsheet data? With Google Apps Script, you can do exactly that. Imagine typing a list of folder names in a Google Sheet and instantly generating a full folder structure inside your Drive — all with a single click. This is a fantastic trick … Read more
Have you ever wished you could add a built-in search bar to your Google Sheet that filters results like a pro? With Google Apps Script, you can build a custom search interface directly inside your spreadsheet—perfect for beginners who want to improve how they interact with their data without learning complex formulas or filters. This … Read more
Managing who can view or edit a Google Sheet is essential, especially when collaborating with teams, clients, or students. Google Apps Script makes it possible to programmatically manage user permissions, so you can automate access control without clicking through sharing settings manually. Whether you’re building a shared tracking sheet, classroom planner, or business dashboard, Apps … Read more
Ever wanted to pull in real-time data from other websites into your Google Sheet—like weather updates, currency rates, or stock prices? That’s where UrlFetchApp in Google Apps Script comes in. It allows your spreadsheet to talk to external APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), making your data live, dynamic, and more powerful. This is incredibly useful for … Read more
Want to make your Google Sheets more interactive? Google Apps Script’s HTML Service lets you build custom pop-up dialogs and sidebars using regular HTML. These custom dialogs can collect user input, display messages, or provide handy tools right inside your spreadsheet. It’s like turning your sheet into a mini web app—perfect for beginners who want … Read more