Category: Sheets

A chart truly is worth a thousand numbers! In this post, we’ll explore how to create and customise charts in Google Sheets to transform raw data into compelling visuals. How to create a chart in Google Sheets To create a chart, start by selecting the data you want to visualise, then click the Insert Chart… Continue reading Create charts in Google Sheets with ease

Charts can simplify complex data, allowing us to quickly identify trends and make informed decisions. Sparklines in Google Sheets are a powerful tool for visualising data within cells. These mini-graphs are easy to create and customise, making them perfect for dashboards or reports. Let’s explore how to use sparklines effectively. How to insert sparklines to… Continue reading Chart your data with Sparklines in Google Sheets

Conditional formatting in Google Sheets allows you to highlight key data automatically based on rules you set. Whether you’re marking exam results, tracking performance, or analysing trends, it simplifies your work by visually emphasising important points. This quick guide walks you through setting up basic and custom formatting to make your Sheets more effective and… Continue reading Master Conditional Formatting in Google Sheets in Minutes

Organising data effectively is essential when working with Google Sheets. Whether you’re sorting performance figures, class lists, or creating randomised groups, Sheets offers flexible sorting and randomisation tools. In this post, we’ll walk through sorting your data numerically or alphabetically, sorting with and without headers, and look at how to randomise data. How to sort… Continue reading How to quickly sort data in Google Sheets

Filtering data in Google Sheets allows you to focus on what matters most in your datasets. Whether you’re identifying patterns, narrowing down results, or creating reusable views, filters are invaluable. In this post, we’ll explore how to use basic filters, filter by colour and condition, and harness the power of Filter Views to customise and… Continue reading Mastering Filters and Filter Views in Google Sheets

Google Sheets is like a book of grid-patterned pages, with each page represented as a tab at the bottom of your screen. These tabs act as individual pages, allowing you to organise different sets of data in one file. Let’s explore how to manage these tabs to make the most of your spreadsheets. How to… Continue reading Working with Multiple Sheets in Google Sheets

In this post, I’ll give you an overview of the ways of moving, copying, and pasting data in Google Sheets. Starting with the basics, we’ll then explore more advanced tips, such as paste special options and sequential numbering, to save time and streamline your workflow. Moving Cells You can move cells with two options: drag-and-drop… Continue reading Google Sheets: Moving, Copying & Pasting Data

Rows of data without clear formatting can be hard to read, especially in large tables. Your eyes can get lost in the grid, making it challenging to follow information across rows. Thankfully, Google Sheets offers an easy fix: Alternating colours. This tool not only makes your data visually appealing but also improves readability. Here’s how… Continue reading Alternating Row colours in Google Sheets

Cell references in formulas allow you to create dynamic calculations which can save you time and enable you to use the formulas across different cells. It’s important to learn that there are two main types of referencing, Relative and Absolute, along with a third which is a mixture of the two. As we’ll see in… Continue reading Google Sheets Cell References – Absolute & Relative

Following on from the my post on rows and columns, let’s look at some more ways to control rows and columns in Google Sheets for a more organized sheet layout. Selecting Multiple Rows or Columns There are two easy ways to select multiple rows or columns. If the rows or columns are next to each… Continue reading Manage Sheets rows & columns like a pro