About Google Sheets
Google Sheets is one of the best online spreadsheets for storing, managing, and controlling data among users. Due to its extensive features, it is used by numerous individuals, including professionals, students, and entrepreneurs. You can execute multiple calculations, create and modify spreadsheets, and produce graphs in it. It eliminates the risk of losing your work as it automatically updates the data with time. It is a free web-based service (an online alternative to Microsoft Excel) powered by Google.
How to Create a Google Sheet?
You can create Google Sheets with 4 different methods. These methods and simple steps are given below:
Method 1
- Go to the Google Sheets URL https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets
- Click on the colorful + button present on your Google Sheets dashboard
- A blank sheet will be created that you can rename and use easily
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Method 2
Open an existing spreadsheet.
- Go to File > New > Spreadsheet from the top menu.
Method 3
- Open Google Drive from your browser.
- Click on the New button from your Google Drive dashboard.
- Choose Google Sheet > Blank spreadsheet.
Method 4
Open your web browser.
- In the address bar write “sheets.new” and press enter.
- A new spreadsheet will open.
How To Add Data to Your Spreadsheet?
To add data to your spreadsheet, you must select the cell where you want to enter the data in your Google Sheets by clicking on the cell. You can add multiple numbers, text, dates, or formulas to the cells. To add formulas in the cell, you must add equal (=) sign first in it and then write the formula that you want to add.
You can also copy text from any source and paste it into the spreadsheet. This method can add a lot of data to your spreadsheet. You have to select the data by right-clicking and choosing copy. Then, go to your Google sheet, right-click on the sheet, and click paste.
Google Sheets also provides a special paste option, from which you can paste the text in its original form. You can also import a file in your Google sheet like a CSV file or Google form. It enables you to quickly analyze and collect data from multiple sources in one place. You will be able to add data effectively to your Google sheet, after practicing numerous techniques of managing and controlling the data in a spreadsheet.
How To Import a File in Google Sheets?
It is a simple process to import a file into your existing Google spreadsheet. The most common files that are imported into Google Sheets are usually CSV, XLS, and XLSX. Here are the steps to import a file in Google Sheets:
- Go to File > import > upload to directly upload a file in Google Sheets.
- Go to File > import and start searching for the file from your Google Drive if you want to import a file from Google Drive.
How To Autofill Data in Google Sheets?
Google has provided multiple features to its users in Google Sheets, and one of them is autofill. Many users are utilizing this feature a lot, as it allows them to copy a cell to a neighboring cell easily. Here is a step-by-step instruction on how to autofill data in Google Sheets:
- Choose the cells that you want to autofill.
- Go to the bottom right corner of the selection and place a mouse cursor on a small blue dot (●).
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- Click and move the cursor down to other cells to autofill the data.
- It will automatically fill in the data on the blank cells.
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Final Words
Google Sheets is considered the most reliable tool for data management and analysis by users. You can easily create, edit, format data, add formulas and use other functions in it. Users prefer Google Sheets more due to its effective features, such as real-time collaboration, pivot tables, and multiple add-ons. You can easily organize, visualize and analyze the data with the use of its multiple features and techniques. It also helps brands to manage data and make data driven decisions, and drive success.
FAQs
How to import data from other sources into Google Sheets?
You can import data from other sources to Go to File > Import > Upload in the menu.
How to share a Google Sheet with others?
To share a google sheet with others click on “Share” button present in the top-right corner.
How do I protect my Google Sheets with a password?
You can set a password for your Google Sheet from the “Tools” menu, via choosing “Protect sheets and ranges,” and following the prompts.
How to use Google Sheets offline?
You can enable offline mode in Google Sheets, to Go to File > Make available offline.