Apr
2
Google Sheets: everyday formulas examples
Google Sheets is a great platform to manage data tables. But are there any easy functions you can use for daily calculations? Find out inside. Continue reading
"Google Sheets Tips" category, page 2
Mar
26
Back to Basics: create and edit Google Sheets formulas
After reading this article, you’ll be able to make and edit your own simple Google Sheets formulas. Here you’ll find examples of nested functions and a few tips on how to swiftly copy a formula to other cells. Continue reading
Mar
19
Back to Basics: formulas in Google Sheets
Today I'm going to bring formulas in Google Sheets to the table. I'll start with the elements they consist of, remind you how they are calculated, and tell a difference between plain and complex formulas. Continue reading
May
17
If VLOOKUP in Google Sheets is not working
How to do a vlookup without errors in Google Sheets? Take a closer look at the most common mistakes made when working with the VLOOKUP function. Continue reading
Mar
30
Ways to move, merge, hide, and change rows in Google Sheets
Google Sheets lets you manage rows in many different ways: move, hide and unhide, change their height, and merge multiple rows into one. A special styling tool will also make your table easy to understand and work with. Continue reading
Mar
21
SUMIFS in Google Sheets to sum cells with multiple criteria (AND / OR logic)
Google Spreadsheets provide two functions to conditionally sum cells, SUMIF and SUMIFS. Regular visitors of our blog are already familiar with the SUMIF function that we covered last week, and today we are going to have a closer look at its plural version. Continue reading
Mar
15
SUMIF in Google Sheets with formula examples
Google Sheets has two functions to add up numbers based on conditions: SUMIF and SUMIFS. The former evaluates just one condition while the latter can test multiple conditions at a time. In this tutorial, we will focus solely on the SUMIF function. Continue reading
Mar
6
Working in Google Sheets: add, freeze, and remove rows
It's time to learn more about rows in Google Sheets. Learn how to insert new rows to your table – one or many at once; freeze lines in a spreadsheet in a few clicks; delete selected or only empty rows in your table. Some useful shortcuts and the add-on are there to ease your work. Continue reading
Feb
22
Filter by condition in Google Sheets and work with filters in shared documents
Filters make working with Google Sheets a lot easier even when you work within a shared document. Fine-tune filtering options and apply filters based on your own formulas. To share different filters with people, get to know Filter Views option. Continue reading
Jan
23
How to add and use filters in Google Sheets
When you analyze your tables in Google Sheets, very often you need only a limited amount of information, while the table may contain dozens of additional datasets. Here's your chance to learn how to filter your data in Google Sheets. Continue reading
Dec
29
How to split cells in Google Sheets
If you ever needed to split text from one cell into separate columns, this is your lucky day. Today I'm going to share a few quick tips on how to do that. Continue reading
Dec
21
Columns in Google Sheets - move, merge, hide and freeze columns in a spreadsheet
Today I invite you to learn a little bit more about columns in Google Sheets. Did you know that you can move and hide columns in your spreadsheet? And what about freezing and merging them? Let's explore these functions together! Continue reading
Dec
7
Columns in Google Sheets - add, delete, and resize columns in a spreadsheet
Let's get back to fundamentals of working with columns in Google Sheets. Today I want to remind you all the ways of adding new empty columns, deleting old or unnecessary ones, and resizing them so that all the data you have is visible. This knowledge is the basis of any work within a spreadsheet. Continue reading
Nov
30
How to calculate currency exchange rates in Google Sheets with GoogleFinance
Find out how to use the GOOGLEFINANCE function to get the current currency exchange rates or the rates over some period of time in Google Sheets. You'll get to know what arguments the function has and how to manage them easily. Continue reading
Nov
16
Google Sheets COUNT and COUNTA functions with formula examples
Learn how to count the number of cells with various data types. What data is processed by COUNT? How does COUNT differ from COUNTA? What can I count with these functions? Find out the answers to these and some other questions in today's article. Continue reading
Oct
19
Calculating time in Google Sheets: subtract, sum and extract date and time units
It's time to talk about the ways of calculating time in Google Sheets. We'll discuss the ways of finding time difference in detail, see how to sum dates and time together, and learn to display only date or time units and set them apart completely. Continue reading
Oct
12
Date and time in Google Sheets: enter, format and convert dates and time in your sheet
Today we dig into the ways of working with dates and time in Google spreadsheet. See the ways of inputting date and time values into your table, learn why you may need to convert them to decimal, and find out about custom number formats Google tables offer. Continue reading
Oct
3
How to add, edit and delete checkboxes and drop-down lists in Google Sheets
When you work with Google spreadsheet, sooner or later you may need to use some functionality that you've never used before. Checkboxes and drop-downs can quickly turn out to be such features. Let's see how useful they can be in Google Sheets. Continue reading
Sep
7
How to work with conditional formatting in Google Sheets
Highlighting certain data with color is a great way to draw attention to the records. Wouldn’t it be great if such format change happened automatically for specific cells? This is where conditional formatting comes in handy. Google Sheets can do this work for us, all we need is to explain what we want to get. Continue reading
Aug
24
Back to Basics: edit and comment on data, review the changes, print and download from Google Sheets. Even offline
We continue our "Back to Basics" journey by digging deeper into editing Google Sheets. Today, in addition to learning some simple features like formatting and deleting the data, we’ll discuss how to add comments and notes, work offline, and quickly review all the changes made to the file. Continue reading
Aug
17
Back to Basics: sharing, moving and protecting the data in Google Sheets
Moving on to another stop of our "Back to Basics" journey, today I will tell you more about managing your sheets. Learn how to share, move and protect your data in Google Sheets. Continue reading
Aug
15
Google Sheets Chart Tutorial
Whether you analyze business indicators, make presentation or write a report, charts and graphs will help your audience to understand complex dependencies and regularities. This tutorial will teach you different ways to build charts and graphs in Google Sheets to make your presentations informative and impressive. Continue reading
Aug
4
Back to Basics: Google Sheets for newbies
It's not a secret that most people are used to work with the data tables in MS Excel. However, now it has a worthy competitor. Allow us to introduce you to Google Sheets. Continue reading
Jul
5
Google Sheets VLOOKUP with examples
A widespread opinion is that VLOOKUP is one of the most difficult and obscure functions. But that's not true! In fact, it's easy to do VLOOKUP in Google Sheets, and in a moment you will make sure of it. Continue reading
Jun
29
Google Spreadsheet COUNTIF function with formula examples
We continue exploring the possibilities of Google Spreadsheets with COUNTIF function. Learn why you may need it and how it can be applied to your daily work with the tables. Continue reading
May
16
Google Sheets IF function - usage and formula examples
Get to know Google Sheets IF function better with this tutorial: when it's used, how it works and how it contributes to a much simpler data processing. Formula examples are included! Continue reading
Jan
26
Google Sheets pivot table tutorial - make your job easier
Pivot table Google Sheets can help you to represent your data in a more convenient and presentable form. Continue reading
May
31
How to get more Google Docs templates
When creating typical documents like an invoice or resume, you can get a much bigger choice of templates than the standard few files. Let's look at the add-ons that provide nice Google Docs templates and well-organized Google Sheets templates, learn how you can quickly replace custom fields and work with your docs more efficiently. Continue reading
