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https://github.com/oguzgn/empty-cell-remover-for-google-sheets
Automate your Google Sheets cleanup process by removing **unnecessary empty rows and columns** across all sheets in your spreadsheet. This script not only helps you maintain a tidy workspace but also optimizes your sheet's performance by minimizing the cell usage, crucial for avoiding the **Google Sheets 10 million cell limit**.
https://github.com/oguzgn/empty-cell-remover-for-google-sheets
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Automate your Google Sheets cleanup process by removing **unnecessary empty rows and columns** across all sheets in your spreadsheet. This script not only helps you maintain a tidy workspace but also optimizes your sheet's performance by minimizing the cell usage, crucial for avoiding the **Google Sheets 10 million cell limit**.
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/oguzgn/empty-cell-remover-for-google-sheets
- Owner: oguzgn
- License: apache-2.0
- Created: 2024-11-28T12:24:24.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2024-11-28T12:38:12.000Z (about 2 months ago)
- Last Synced: 2024-11-28T13:29:09.889Z (about 2 months ago)
- Topics: 10m-cell-limit, app-script, auto-cleanup, cell-clean, google-sheets
- Language: JavaScript
- Homepage:
- Size: 15.6 KB
- Stars: 0
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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Metadata Files:
- Readme: README.md
- License: LICENSE
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# Google Sheets Cleanup Script
Automate your Google Sheets cleanup process by removing **unnecessary empty rows and columns** across all sheets in your spreadsheet. This script not only helps you maintain a tidy workspace but also optimizes your sheet's performance by minimizing the cell usage, crucial for avoiding the **Google Sheets 10 million cell limit**.
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## Features
- **Cleans All Sheets in One Click**: Automatically deletes all empty rows and columns in every sheet of your Google Spreadsheet.
- **Improves Performance**: Reduces unnecessary cell usage, ensuring smoother performance for large spreadsheets.
- **Optimizes Cell Count**: Helps avoid Google Sheets' **10 million cell limit** by managing unused cells efficiently.
- **Custom Menu Integration**: Adds a user-friendly menu in your spreadsheet for one-click functionality.
- **Lightweight and Easy to Use**: No dependencies, just copy and paste the script to get started.
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## Installation
1. Open your Google Spreadsheet.
2. Navigate to **Extensions > Apps Script**.
3. Paste the **"deleteEmptyRowsAndColumnsAcrossSheets().gs"** code into the script editor:
4. Save the project with a name (e.g., Cleanup Script).
5. Refresh your Google Spreadsheet to enable the script.
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## Example: Step-by-Step Guide
### Scenario:
You have a spreadsheet with multiple sheets where data only occupies a small portion, but the sheet dimensions extend unnecessarily to thousands of rows and columns.
### Steps:
1. Open your Google Spreadsheet.
2. After installing the script, navigate to the **Custom Menu** in the top menu bar.
3. Select **Delete Empty Rows and Columns Across Sheets**.
4. Watch the magic happen as your spreadsheet is automatically cleaned:
- Excess rows and columns will be removed.
- The sheet will resize to the smallest possible dimensions based on your data.
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## Integration with Larger Workflows
This script is particularly useful in scenarios like:
- Preparing data for visualization tools like Google Data Studio.
- Optimizing spreadsheets before importing/exporting to external systems.
- Ensuring smoother collaboration on large-scale spreadsheets.
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## Troubleshooting
### Issue: The script doesn't seem to work.
- **Solution**: Ensure you’ve saved the script and refreshed the spreadsheet after installation.
### Issue: I accidentally deleted important rows/columns.
- **Solution**: Use Google Sheets' **Version History** to restore a previous version of your spreadsheet.
### Issue: Custom Menu is not appearing.
- **Solution**: Go to **Extensions > Apps Script**, and re-run the `onOpen` function manually.
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## Related Links
- [Google Apps Script Documentation](https://developers.google.com/apps-script/)
- [Google Sheets 10 Million Cell Limit Explanation](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/37603?hl=en)
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## Acknowledgments
Thanks to the open-source community and Google Apps Script developers for providing inspiration and tools to make projects like this possible.
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