Google Sheets Macros are small programs you create inside of Google Sheets without needing to write any code. They’re used to automate repetitive tasks. They work by recording your actions as you do something and saving these actions as a “recipe” that you can re-use again with a single click.
You could be wondering “What are Google Sheets macros and how do they work?”
I google Sheets lets you automate repetitive tasks with macros, and you can then bind them to keyboard shortcuts to execute them quickly. They work using Google Apps Script to capture your actions for later use.
One of the next things we wondered was; how do I edit a macro in Google Sheets?
One answer is, google Sheets also automatically updates the script project manifest, recording the name and keyboard shortcut assigned to the macro. Since every recorded macro is defined entirely within Apps Script, you can edit them directly within the Apps Script editor.
What are macros in Google Docs and slides?
Macros are bound to the Google Sheet in which they’re created and can’t be used outside of that Sheet. Similarly, macros written in standalone Apps Script files are simply ignored. Macros are not available for other G Suite tools like Google Docs, Slides, etc.
Does Google Sheets have VBA?
One of the most common questions for Excel users is does Google Sheets have VBA or another way to script macros and functions. While Visual Basic for Applications reached its end of life way back in 2008, many legacy applications and spreadsheets still employ VBA to this day as the glue that holds integrations and user interfaces together.
While you cannot run VBA in Google Sheets, any developer with even a little Javascript knowledge can make macros and functions. Best of all integrating API’s to other google services is SO simple as google will prompt for authentication and authorization automatically in the UI for you.
What can you do with Google Sheets?
Here are just a few examples of its functionality: Apply formatting and styles. Create completely new spreadsheets. Use any Google Sheets function, toolbar, menu, or feature. The sky is the limit.