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If you're new to Apps Script, you can learn the basics using our
Fundamentals of Apps Script with Google Sheets codelab playlist.
This playlist consists of a set of sequential codelabs. Each codelab is a
guided tutorial that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to build
an example script application. If you need to
take a break, you can pick up the codelab later, right where you left off.
The codelabs in this playlist focus on using Apps Script with Google Sheets.
The Spreadsheet service is
one of the largest and most popular built-in services in Apps Script, and
this playlist familiarizes you with its content and use.
The playlist covers many Apps Script concepts, including the following:
Using the Apps Script in-browser editor.
Creating and editing Google Sheets macros.
Creating Google Sheets custom functions.
Importing data into Google Sheets.
Adding, editing, and formatting Google Sheets data with Apps Script.
Creating charts and exporting them to Google Slides.
Fetching data from third-party API services.
Creating menus and dialog windows in Google Sheets.
Before you start
You don't need any previous knowledge about Apps Script to complete this
playlist. However, the playlist does assume you have some basic
familiarity with Google Sheets and
A1 notation.
It's also helpful to have a basic understanding of JavaScript, upon which
Apps Script is based. If you're new to JavaScript, Codecademy offers several JavaScript courses.
(Note: Google did not develop these courses.)
Every part of these codelabs is conducted inside your browser, so you don't
need any special software to finish them.
Getting started
You can start the playlist with the links below. Each codelab provides
step-by-step instructions to guide you through the lesson. Once you finish a
codelab, you can move on to the next one in the list. Start with the first
codelab,
"Fundamentals of Apps Script with Google Sheets #1: Macros & Custom
Functions".
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