Tag: Google Sheets

Google Apps Script: How to Add and Remove Editors to a Google Sheet based on Sheet Data

Google Apps Script, Google Sheets, Javascript

Have you ever wanted to have a Google Sheet available for only those users who need to edit and then once they are done, take their edit permissions away to maintain the integrity of the sheet?

I know that I have come across these conditions a number of times in the past. Maybe you have a task list that you want to send your team each time a task is allocated to them. Once they let you know that they are done, by say, entering a set of values or checking a task complete box on the row they need to work on, you want to be able to remove their edit permissions from your sheet.

In this post, we have created a Google Apps Script that will add and remove editors to a Google Sheet based on the spreadsheet’s data. More specifically, this script will:

  • Grab the users name and email in each row along with whether or not they have complete the task or if the Google Sheet has been shared and sent to the user.
  • Share the assigned user to the Google Sheet.
  • Send an email to the user. A separate Google Sheet tab is added to the sheet so an administrator can add their custom email message.
  • Automatically check a reference column of checkboxes indicating that the assigned user has been shared as an editor on the Google Sheet and an email has been sent to them.
  • Once the task has been complete the user check the “Edit Complete” checkbox in their assigned row.
  • Either automatically each day or when the Google Sheets administrator clicks the button,  each user who has completed all assigned tasks is removed from having edit permissions to the Google Sheet.

The best way to probably understand this script is through an example…

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Google Apps Script: Automated PDF Certificated Creator That Is Emailed to the Attendee

Google Apps Script: DriveApp, PropertiesService, SpreadsheetApp, GmailApp, SlidesApp. Google Slides, Google Sheets.

Have you ever wondered how people create certificates en mass and send them out automatically? You are in the right place.

In this tutorial, we are going to:

  1. Create Certificates of Attendance for multiple attendees using Google Slides and a list of attendees in Google Sheets.
  2. Send those certificates as an attached PDF to the attendees.

We’ll set it up so it is super user-friendly with a handy menu in your Google Slide template so that all you have to do is to update your Google Sheet of names each time you run the course and then click a few buttons.

Google Apps Script Menu Items in Google Slides

Also, we will run an example so you can see how it all works and what you need to do to set it up.

For the coders out there, I think I have documented the Google Apps Script code enough for you to figure out how to quickly implement your own project. However, I have also added a smalls discussion of some parts of the code at the end.

This is a standalone tutorial. However, it draws from two main tutorials if you want to explore those first (Though it is not essential):

Let’s get cracking.

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Google Sheets Beginners: Borders (07 & 08)

In this next part of our Google Sheets Beginners Youtube course, we take a look at borders. Borders can provide a huge boost to the readability of both your digital Google Sheet and your printed spreadsheets. Not only that, but careful use of border styles, weight and colour can help guide your reader to the most important bits of information on your spreadsheet.

These tutorials are for the Google Sheet or even spreadsheet beginner. I’ve broken the border tutorial down into two parts:

Google Sheets Border Basics

In this tutorial, I’ll cover,

  1. How to add borders to a range specifying what part of the range the border will be.
  2. Adding colour to your borders.
  3. Adding border thickness or dashes and dotted borders.
  4. Troubleshooting a few issues you might face when creating multiple border types.
Watch this video on YouTube.

A Borders Style and Usage Guide

In this tutorial, I’ll cover,
1. Fast workflow for styling borders in a larger “real” project.
2. Using borders to attract the user to important pieces of information.
3. Show common mistakes to watch out for in workflow.

Watch this video on YouTube.

Can you think of any other great ideas for using borders in Google Sheets? I love to hear them. Feel free to add your thoughts in the comments below.

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Google Sheets Beginners: Backgrounds (06)

New to Google Sheets and spreadsheets in general? Find out everything you need to know about inserting a background cell colour efficiently.

Changing cell colours in Google Sheets can really make your spreadsheets pop!

In this tutorial, I’ll cover,
1. How to insert a background into a single cell.
2. Inserting a background into a range of cells.
3. A brief style guide on best practices when using colour in Google Sheets.
4. An example of background colour formatting.

Even knowing the basics can really give you the edge and save you a heap of time in the workplace.

Watch this video on YouTube.

Want a solid step-by-step course to become a pro at Google Sheets? Udemy has some professional courses that will turn you into an admin ninja!

I’m a huge fan of Justin Mares, Mastering Google Sheets course. Sign up today*

 

*The above affiliate links have been carefully researched to get you to what you specifically need. If you decide to click on one of these links it will cost you just the same as going to the site. If you decide to sign up, I just get a little pocket money to help pay for the costs of running this website.

Google Sheets Beginners: Merging Text (5)

Google Sheets: Merging Text

New to Google Sheets and spreadsheets in general? Find out everything you need to know about merging cells inside a cell efficiently. Merging cells can really increase your design game.

In this tutorial, I’ll cover,
1. Merging Across rows.
2. Merging Across columns.
3. Merging mixed ranges.
4. Highlight some things to watch out for.
5. Go over a quick example of usage.

Even knowing the basics can really give you the edge and save you a heap of time in the workplace.

Watch this video on YouTube.

Want a solid step-by-step course to become a pro at Google Sheets? Udemy has some professional courses that will turn you into an admin ninja!

I’m a huge fan of Justin Mares, Mastering Google Sheets course. Sign up today*

 

*The above affiliate links have been carefully researched to get you to what you specifically need. If you decide to click on one of these links it will cost you just the same as going to the site. If you decide to sign up, I just get a little pocket money to help pay for the costs of running this website.