Tables in Google Sheets [2024 update]

[@EamonnCottrell]

⭐⭐Grab the FREE demo sheet I used here - www.gotsheet.xyz/c/tables-in-google-sheets-2024

[@MelissaWhaley-RTeam]

I just discovered this feature and it's going to be a game-changer for our team! Now I don't have to switch between google sheets and project management apps just to track things well.

[@EamonnCottrell]

yay!

[@Lizi-v9d]

Hi is there particular formula to collate data from a drop down column + currency column into a column on a 'List Tab'? thanks

[@EamonnCottrell]

Do you just need to concatenate the data from two columns? The simplest way would be to use the & operator and type out =col1&col2. You could add a space or any other manually added item like this: =col1&" "&col2. Share your sheet with me if this is not what you're talking about and you need me to take a look (my full name at gmail)

[@albertyanezii3509]

How to I add rows under to table that arent actually included within the table. For example if I wanted maybe another table under, or just blank cells with no formatting? I can't seem to figure it out without adding more of the original table itself

[@EamonnCottrell]

Oh yeah, it's a little quirky. If you type anything in the next row, it will automatically think you want it to be in the table. Skip one row and leave a blank row between where you're typing and the end of the table above. Alternatively, you can manually adjust the table range by clicking the little dropdown arrow in the top left next to the table's name. That way if you did accidentally add a bunch of rows, you can just adjust the table range and make those rows normal rows.

[@albertyanezii3509]

Thank you! Appreciate it so much!

[@NaftuliSinger]

Finally Google!

[@t.wilson]

Thank you for the video! Regarding changing data type in a column while filtered, you can see the "Column Menu" selection at the top of the filter pop-up. This will take you back to the pre-filter pop-up and you can change type while still filtered.

[@EamonnCottrell]

Oh nice! This is good to know, thanks!

[@EastTactics]

Is there no way to insert colum totals and subtotals into these new tables?

[@EamonnCottrell]

Surprisingly, no, there doesn't seem to be a way to automatically add this. Weird. If you use the sum or subtotal formula in the bottom row, it will automatically recognize that you want a total row and format a double thin line above that. I imagine this will be patched in in the future.

[@katdasilva1599]

I see a tab at the top left of the table - does this mean I can add another tab to this table? On the same sheets tab?

[@EamonnCottrell]

Good question. I wondered about that too. But no, it’s just for appearance as far as I can tell.

[@katdasilva1599]

@@EamonnCottrell thanks for the reply! very helpful when questions are actually answered. And yes, I've googled this many times - didn't find anything that worked. Actually found misleading information. Thanks again!

[@EamonnCottrell]

@@katdasilva1599 Sure thing!

[@rachelgoettsch5175]

Is there a way to add a sum row at the bottom of the table?

[@EamonnCottrell]

Yes, if you sum the values in a table column i.e. =SUM(budget[Cost per person]) in the row below the table, it will automatically become a part of the table.

[@jesperjohansen6265]

Thanks for the video (and thank you Google for finally adding this). BUT how do I add new data easily? When I have cursor in bottom of a table (bottom/right - last cell of the table), when I hit Enter or Tab it does not create a new row to the table (as it does in Excel). Is there a shortcut I don't know of?

[@EamonnCottrell]

Yeah, that's an area that Google is still falling way behind with. I'm getting together a more in depth comparison between Excel and Sheets tables. And it looks like with Sheets, you still have to manually add additional rows rather than easily hitting enter like you can do in Excel

[@coleywoowah2008]

Im trying to turn my data into a table and it says "You cannot convert an alternating colour range without a header format into a table please specify one and try again" and i cant figure out how to fix it please help me if you know what is happening

[@EamonnCottrell]

That is weird. Apparently, you have to do one of two things: either check the "header" box in the alternating colors sidebar for that range OR remove the alternating colors before selecting convert to a table. Not sure why it throws an error in the first place when there's not a header row defined in the alternate colors format, but I tested it and got it resolved in both of those ways.

[@coleywoowah2008]

@@EamonnCottrell managed to figure it out after a while yesterday turns out I had changes the colours back but it still had the alternating colours in that area just didn't look like it but thank you

[@EamonnCottrell]

@@coleywoowah2008 Awesome; glad you're in business 👍👍

[@dwolfram2866]

Thank you for this video. I've been trying to figure out how to add a new row to a formatted table. The prebuilt templates have the add 1000 rows, but when I create a table from previous data I can't figure out how to get that. In Excel, you just have to tab to get a new row, that is not working on my tables. I did notice for another table that if I just start typing in the new row and hit enter that will add it to the table, however on another table that I have the first cell in the row has a drop down and even if I type in something that is part of the dropdown, it does not recognize it. Any help would be appreciated.

[@EamonnCottrell]

They are rolling out some updates to this right now, actually. I've got options in my tables now (little plus signs) to add a row anywhere in my table as well as to add a column to the right of the table. You're right, though, it's not as smooth yet as Excel's. You can also select a column or row and then right click. You should have options to add columns or rows on either side of your selection from that right click menu.

[@redmediadesigns3769]

Hello Do you offer custom sheets that I want to create for my business. If so how much?

[@EamonnCottrell]

shoot me an email - my full name at gmail

[@luannguyen2203]

can we insert more than 1 table into 1 tab sheet?

[@EamonnCottrell]

Yes!

[@AdamLundquist]

Is there a way to insert a table into a google doc

[@EamonnCottrell]

Yes. you can copy it to a doc and even link them. Just select the table and paste it into docs. It'll pop up an option whether or not you want to link it so the Doc version can stay updated or not. I just recorded a short video on it - it'll be out next week

[@guapshonen]

Hey @eamonncottrell thanks for the video. How would you compare this to clickup?

[@EamonnCottrell]

I wouldn't really. I thought clickup was more of a project management/all-in-one platform. I haven't used it but I don't think it would be data analysis tool

[@Jess-T]

I didn't realise they were so new ... I've already sent my suggestions to Google on how to improve them 😂

[@EamonnCottrell]

yeah, lol, def room for improvement

[@sumantadass]

Thanks, Man. This Video is better than other lenthy Videos. It cleared all my doubts. Love From India❤❤.

[@EamonnCottrell]

Right on! Glad to help out. Have a great one!

[@MattTemes]

Worst update ever. Forms forces this feature on every response sheet and doesn't allow edits unless you re-link the sheet. and re-linking deletes and resets all responses. They need to include a way to opt out of this mess altogether before forcing it on us, absolute mess.

[@EamonnCottrell]

I haven’t had issues with the linked form sheets yet. What’s it doing for you? Not letting you edit the sheet at all?

[@silvestrecamposano6317]

Thank you!...

[@EamonnCottrell]

You're welcome!

[@sheet-chat]

Thank you for your video; it is excellent. I have developed an AI assistant that can support both Google and Microsoft platforms. I look forward to further collaboration with you. 🎥✨

[@imjustprism]

the popup just dont show for me, everything made by google is broken and trash

[@EamonnCottrell]

If it goes away, you can find it under Insert - Tables