What is Google’s App Script?

Apps Script is a scripting platform developed by Google that allows you to extend the functionality of various Google services, such as Google Sheets, Google Docs, Google Slides, and more. It provides a JavaScript-based environment to automate tasks, create custom functions, build add-ons, and integrate with other Google services.

To use Apps Script, follow these steps:

1. Open the Google service in which you want to use Apps Script (e.g., Google Sheets).
2. Click on “Extensions” in the top menu, then select “Apps Script.”
3. A new script editor will open in a separate tab.
4. The script editor provides an integrated development environment (IDE) where you can write and manage your Apps Script code.
5. You can start writing your code in the script editor using JavaScript.
6. Apps Script provides a wide range of built-in services and methods that you can use to interact with the Google service you’re working with. For example, if you’re using Google Sheets, you can manipulate spreadsheet data, create new sheets, apply formatting, and more.
7. You can also create custom functions in Apps Script that can be used in the Google service. For example, in Google Sheets, you can create a custom function to calculate a specific value.
8. Once you have written your code, you can run it by clicking the “Play” button in the script editor toolbar.
9. You can also set up…