Google Apps Script Tutorial for Beginners

If you’re looking to automate a task in Google Sheets, Google Docs, Gmail, etc. then you can do so be using Google Apps Script. In this Google Apps Script Tutorial for beginners I’ll show you how to automate the formatting of a Google Sheets document.
0:00 Intro to this Google Apps Script
0:49 What is Google Apps Script?
3:27 Explanation of our demo scenario
4:00 What are algorithms in programming?
4:52 What are variables in programming?
5:43 Follow along tutorial begins
12:45 What are objects in programming?
15:00 What is dot notation in programming?
16:18 Where to find the official Google Apps Script Documentation (developers.google.com/apps-sc...)
17:50 Finish the last step of the tutorial
20:10 Fixing the SyntaxError
21:00 Run automation script to format Google Sheet
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I am a coder and have worked with Javascript before. But the fact that she has explained these concepts in such lucid language so that non coders can grasp it is amazing. Great Job. 🎉

[@saperis]

Thank you for the feedback. I believe in teaching concepts and not simply sharing code which viewers can copy & paste.

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I'm happy you liked it. Have fun with Apps Script!

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ive been in the coding game for about 2 years now, and by far the best tutorial for beginners indeed. usually when people say for "beginners" they still treat it like its advanced, or they already know coding/JavaScript terms. studying for an interview tomorrow and this helped a lot, so thank you. and also thank youfr breaking it down BY TERM for the true (no pun) beginners.

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Happy to hear you find the video helpful. By the way, I've started making pure JavaScript videos for beginners. You might find them helpful. All the best for your job interview!

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Hello @Saperis, This one video cleared up a bunch of important concepts including adding script execution to the menu etc. Minute for minute the best video on the subject that I've seen. Very neatly done!

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Great to hear and thank you for watching! 😀

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Thank you so much! For a complete beginner in programming, this tutorial taught me so much more than I'd expected. Really appreciate your content and your articulate style of teaching. 30 out of 10!

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Non coders understand? Nah!

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Your video series was needed years ago. Thank you so much, I learned a lot.

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You're very welcome! I'll be adding a new Google Apps Script video every month.

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I just want to say what a well explained video. For someone who struggles understanding things easily, you do a fabulous job breaking things down. I am so excited to learn more from your videos. So glad I found this video!

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I've watched 10+ videos to get started on GS and was about to give up, but thank goodness I stumbled across your channel. Thank you very much

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I am not a coder but loved the way she's explained it. precise and at a pace that a beginner can grasp the concepts and do it simultaneously.. Amazing job!

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[@mystiqstarx]

Finally, a true BEGINNER’s guide. I have zero knowledge in scripts and the other videos I watched were too overwhelming. This video really helped me a lot. Thank youuu

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Very nice teaching here! Not only did the tutorial work and showed me how to do what I wanted, but the way you explained it is clear and understandable. This was my first foray into using the Apps Scripts, but it is not my last! Thank you.

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What a great tut! I love the way you explain things. I could learn/listen all day!

[@saperis]

Thanks for the feedback Corey. I put out a new Google Apps Script tutorial every month so stay tuned. 😀 And you might want to check out my online course: courses.saperis.io

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[@LongSamniengpol]

Awesome video!! You explained so well. I will have to rewatch it again to understand better. I am completely new to the App Script...Hopefully, I can get used to of using this.

[@saperis]

I'm sure you will learn it! Have fun.

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I have watched many coding tutorial videos, and you have done such a fantastic job at explaining code to non-coders. Thank you so much

[@ivanurbina2422]

Love your tutorial. explaining object and then breaking it down to its component. Awesome!

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Glad you enjoyed it! 😀

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This was super helpful! Thank you for creating this vid, can't wait to see what else you post.

[@saperis]

You just made my day Tiph! Thank you for the feedback. 😀 If you have a chance do check out my Google Apps Script online course: courses.saperis.io Have a good one!

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This is my first video on the journey to learn appscript. I am truly impressed by the way you teach. Thank you so much for this video.

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legit just made my personal "Data Science" playlist. Great teaching style!

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Wow, I feel honored I made it on that playlist! I've since changed my style of explaining a bit. If you want to, you could let me know if the new style works well too. This is my newest Apps Script video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWqkiYWcp82HebM

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Thanks Kathie. This is the first time I actually managed to create and run a Google Apps Script successfully. Your presentation is well-structured and easy to follow.

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Thanks for the kind words. I truly enjoy creating these videos and sharing my knowledge with my viewers.

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Another dev here. I know lots about Javascript but your video introduced me to the Google Apps sandbox and API and how to expose scripts to my Sheets. Thanks so much!

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Glad I could help! 😃

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You definitely have a gift for teaching. I look forward to your other videos

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Thanks for your motivating words! You might also want to check out my Google Apps Script online course: courses.saperis.io The first lessons are for free so you can try out the course with no strings attached.

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Very True.

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Your video is great! The explanation is super crystal clear! Thank you!

[@saperis]

Thank you Carol! By the way, check out my Google Sheets Automation online course: courses.saperis.io Greetings, Chanel

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This is one of the best beginner videos I've watched ever on anything.

[@saperis]

Thanks for watching and learning with us. We have many more beginner-friendly Apps Script videos you can check out.

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Very well made, enjoyed watching it and learned a lot on the way. Thank you soooo much !

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Great video!! You made it very easy to follow along and I actually made my first script work!!!

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Congrats on your first script! 😀

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This is great! Assigning to my teachers as summer PD!

[@saperis]

Hi Paul. Thank you very much! I think Google Apps Script is awesome and I'm sure your teachers will be enjoying learning it. I also have some more Apps Script videos on my channel you can check out. Greetings, Chanel

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I appreciate the time and detail you include in your explanations

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That's so nice of you! Check out my online course if you want to dive deeper into Google Apps Script: courses.saperis.io

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I like when you mention what all the basic stuff means as you go along. I'm new to this craic and it's annoying having to pause other people's videos, Google stuff, then come back lol.

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Well, many tutorial creators assume that their viewers already have coding experience. I on the other hand create videos for viewers with little or no coding know-how. That's why my videos are good for beginners but experienced coders find them to be too basic.

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Happy to hear you like this video. You know the saying where you give someone a fish and they will eat for a day. But if you TEACH them how to fish they will eat every day. I believe in teaching the HOW and WHY so that aspiring developers can apply concepts instead of only copy & pasting code. And yes, learning to read and use the documentation of any technology is super important in my opinion.

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Hi! This helped me understand it better and makes me more motivated to learn Google Scripts, thanks. Cheers!

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Finally, someone who knows how to walk us through it.

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Thanks so much for this tutorial, starting to write my Google Script codes !

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Happy to hear that! Have fun with Apps Script. 😀

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[@saperis]

Thank you very much! I'm happy that others can learn from my experience and go on to create useful Google Apps Script automations. - Chanel

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This helps me a lot getting started with App Script. Thank you Chanel

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Hi Saperis, your videos are awesome! The way you explain things (maybe also because of your voice) makes me wanna listen until the very end which I believe is a very important skill in teaching. May I request a tutorial video on how to copy row values from sheet to sheet using Google Apps Script? Thank you! :)

[@saperis]

Hi Merjohn. Thank you for the great feedback! I'll add your request to my list and will publish such a video in the future. So stay tuned to my channel. 😀

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Hey Merjohn. I jost published the video you requested about copying a row from one sheet to another. Check it out: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp7XqIqBjrF9ftU

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I have subscribed. You are a fantastic teacher, BTW!

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Thank you Jesse! In case you're interested in learning more about how you can automate Google Sheets I'll soon be launching an online course: courses.saperis.io/ Greetings from Switzerland, Chanel

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Super helpful video :) thank you!

[@saperis]

You‘re welcome Jacob. Let me know if there‘s any other Google Apps Script related topic you would want me to cover. - Chanel

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Thanks for the video! With this and some forums I was about to get my first script going!

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Thank you for this video!!!

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Great video to get started in Google Apps Script! One thing I noticed on mine is there's no script editor option in the Tools menu. I found this under Extensions -> Apps Script.

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Yep, Google updated the Google Sheets menu since I made this video tutorial.

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loving this...

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Hi Jose. I'm so happy to hear that. I really love Google Apps Script and how you can automate tasks with it. By the way, check out my other videos on Apps Script. And I'm currently putting together an online course about it. More infos here: courses.saperis.io/ Greetings, Chanel

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Thank you for this!

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My pleasure!

[@bharatjain839]

Hey thank you so much for this wonderful channel, I was looking forward towards making some projects which involves taking data and values from the sensors and having them on my sheets. Can you please help me out as to what should I approach as a total newbie into this. Once again a heartful thankyou :)

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Hi Bharat. I'm happy you like this channel. Well, I think there are many different ways to get started with Google Apps Script depending on your prior knowledge. I have launched an online course for people who don't have any JavaScript knowledge and want to start processing data in Google Sheets. Check it out: courses.saperis.io

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