Here are 20 helpful tips and tricks using Google Sheets, a popular spreadsheet program. Get more out of Sheets.
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Introduction (day later)
In this day and age, many people are using Google Sheets spreadsheet instead of Word or other word processing software. Why? Because, it’s super simple and very easily customized giving users a broader spectrum of options to suit their needs. If you look around, I’m sure you’ll see a fair share of spreadsheets
-Google Sheets Basics
Google Sheets makes it possible to create spreadsheets and use them just like any other website, but there are a few key steps you should take before you dive right in. The first step is to have an idea of what your spreadsheet will be used for so that you can choose proper formatting options. You can also define field names and arrange data from the start of the sheet, whether it’s in alphabetical order or another kind of organisation like dragging the labels from left-to-right onto rows. Last, but perhaps most importantly, it’s important to know how Google Apps is using your data. This is because you can give users specific permissions that affect all of the data in your spreadsheets, whereas if each row and column are treated separately then you can choose more granular permissions for that cell.
Before we get into the details of actual steps, I’ll start by talking about what a spreadsheet is good for in the first place. As nerds may already be aware, a spreadsheet program
-How to use Drop Down Boxes
With any new tool, there is usually a few key things to understand before you get started. Google Sheets is no exception. Here are some helpful tips and tricks that can lead to faster work, more accurate input, and better organization. How to create a complex drop down list on Excel
List IDs / Drop downs in Google Sheets excellent tutorial. This tutorial discusses what to do if you would like use a single sheet as a place for all of your email addresses, and have this sheet contain multiple lists – for example, an inner list for associates using their work email address (joe@example.com), and an outer list for the general public using their personal email address. In other words, in addition to
-Auto Cell Entering
This allows you to automatically fill in specific rows and insert them into your Google spreadsheet with a few simple commands. For example, to insert the data for January 2018 into the row for the rest of the year, enter “Auto Cell Entering,” “January 2018,” and “+” into the first command box, then press enter. This will also automatically calculate totals in your spreadsheet down the columns by entering “Auto Cell Entering”, “YTD”, and “+” into the first command boxes and pressing enter.
-How to Remove Data from a Range of Cells in Google Sheets
Google Sheets is typically used to collect data, but sometimes you may want to clean the sheet data in order to make new graphs. To do this place your cursor where the unwanted data resides, hold down shift and click an empty cell from left outside of the range you wish to delete. Click “remove data” when it’s done.
-Creating a UDF
Google Sheets is a spreadsheet application accessible through the web, but it is also possible to use Google Sheets on mobile. When creating a UDF, place your cursor where you want to use the new calculated field and start typing. Google Sheets recognizes the syntax that you use with it and expands what you typed into actual code.
The UDF is now created on your sheet and fully functional, according to its instructions. For example, if you create a UDF calculating the word count of every word in a document, your calculations will be saved by both type and position (e.g., starting from the first letter). Now if Google Sheets adjusts how text is formatted or changes fonts, or even adds any features
-Meeting More Headers on a Page with Autofill Values
One of the best ways to organize sheets is by using the autofill values feature. To get more information on how to use them, head over to this article. This can be your first step to better letter layout. From there, you may want to learn Letter Sizing and Shaping.
Practice Moving Columns with the Quick Access Toolbar. Another great time-saving tool is the Quick Access Toolbar. After using it for a while, you’ll find yourself quickly identifying target types of information contained in columns like headers, footers and list items.
While you’re at it, make sure to manually create other row categories needed