Google Sheets templates help you create better spreadsheets while saving you valuable time. And it’s no secret to anyone who knows me that I love a good formula to keep manual math to a minimum (and, therefore, data as accurate as possible). So, what do Google Sheets templates do? Short of reading minds, a template knows what you need and offers it with minimal manual input, giving you the ability to focus on more important things — like analyzing and translating the data itself. In this post, I’m touching on the most important templates you’ll need to efficiently use Google […]

Are you tired of wrestling with Excel spreadsheets? Perhaps you’re looking for a more collaborative and user-friendly experience for your team. Using Google Sheets may be the answer to your frustrations. The cloud-based platform makes it easy to manage and organize data. You can also work collaboratively within the same interface you’re used to with other Google products. No matter where your colleagues live, you can work together. Getting started is easy. Keep reading to learn how to convert an Excel document to a Google Sheet and vice versa. The Benefits of Converting Excel Documents to Google Sheets How to […]

A query function lets you use data commands to shape your data in Google Sheets, making it an important function. The query function is so helpful because it can replace the work of many other commands and replicate the functionality of pivot tables (a table that lets you group, compare, and summarize larger data sets). A query may seem complicated or overwhelming if you’re unfamiliar with Google Sheet functions. However, this is not the case, and you can start using the query function right now to filter and quickly look up data in your preferred format. Table of Contents What […]

Imagine spending hours creating a Google Sheet to share with your team, only to find that a team member accidentally deleted an important column, row, cell, or, even worse — an entire sheet. That can be frustrating. However, it’s entirely preventable if you lock cells in Google Sheets. As it turns out, with just a few clicks of a mouse, you can lock cells and entire sheets in Google Sheets — meaning, you and your team can work on the same sheet without hindering the next person from completing their assigned tasks. In this post, we’ll go over how to […]

Do you sigh internally when you open a cluttered and chaotic spreadsheet? Same. Spreadsheets can be complex to navigate — even for experienced pros — and an unformatted one just worsens things. But there’s an easy way to spruce things up a bit — wrapping text. And we’ve got you covered with simple step-by-step instructions on how to wrap text in Google Sheets. This blog will look at the following: The Benefits of Wrapping Text in Google Sheets How to Wrap Text in Google Sheets from the Format Menu How to Wrap Text in Google Sheets from the Toolbar How […]

vlookup is a powerful tool that allows users to search for specific data in a large dataset. Whether you’re a business owner or simply someone who works with data, mastering the vlookup function can save you time and help you make more informed decisions. You might be a complete beginner to vlookup. Or perhaps you’re more familiar with Excel and want to know how to execute this formula in Google Sheets. Either way, you’ll find step-by-step instructions and useful tips below to make sure you’re using the vlookup function correctly and retrieving accurate results from your dataset. Table of Contents […]

Google Sheets is a powerful tool for managing and analyzing data, but as your spreadsheets become more complex, you may need more advanced tools to perform calculations and analysis. Arrays are one such feature. This function in Google Sheets allows you to perform complex calculations across multiple cells or ranges of cells. Using arrays in Google Sheets can be daunting for beginners, but with a little practice, they can be a game-changer for managing and analyzing data. In this blog post, we’ll take a deep dive into how to use arrays in Google Sheets, from basic formulas to more advanced […]

When you’re managing spreadsheets, even a relatively small amount of data can become difficult to manage pretty quickly. But tools like Google Sheets have many functions that help you work with data more efficiently. A common challenge is figuring out how many instances you have of specific values within a large spreadsheet. That’s where the SumIf function in Google Sheets comes into play. Using this function, you can add up numbers in a spreadsheet based on certain conditions. Using a SumIf function in Google Sheets effectively can take some practice, especially in more complex situations. So here are step-by-step instructions […]

Google Sheets templates help you create better spreadsheets while saving you valuable time. A template knows what you need and offers it without any manual input, giving you the ability to focus on more important things — like translating the data itself. In this post, we’ll cover every template you’ll ever need to easily and efficiently use Google Sheets for business. That includes templates for project management, reporting, people management, and customer tracking. You’ll explore: Why You Should Use Google Sheets Templates How to Find Templates In Google Sheets Helpful Google Sheets Templates Let’s get started. Why should you use […]

Duplicate data is the bane of spreadsheet solutions, especially at scale. Given the volume and variety of data now entered by teams, it’s possible that duplicate data in tools like Google Sheets may be relevant and necessary, or it could be a frustrating distraction from the primary purpose of spreadsheet efforts. The potential problem raises a good question: How do you highlight duplicates in Google Sheets? We’ve got you covered with a step-by-step look at how to highlight duplicates in Google Sheets, complete with images to make sure you’re on the right track when it comes to de-duplicating your data. […]