What is Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is a browser-based spreadsheet application for shared calculations, trackers and charts. It supports simultaneous editing and working with Excel spreadsheets.
Who is Google Sheets for?
Teams maintaining shared trackers and models through Google accounts, with clear ownership and spreadsheet compatibility requirements.
Keep one shared spreadsheet with an agreed owner
Sheets suits a tracker or calculation that several people need to update. Sharing permissions and revision history help a team work on the same document. Assign an owner and agree which version becomes the final output.
Google documents both direct Excel editing and conversion. Some Gemini features require conversion to Sheets format. Keep the original workbook when evaluating a move.
Google Sheets features
The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.
- Real-time spreadsheet collaboration and comments
- Formulas, charts and revision history
- Direct Excel file editing or conversion to Sheets
Google Sheets pricing
Free plan available
Core personal spreadsheet creation is free. Google Workspace adds managed organisational services and edition-dependent capabilities; check the chosen plan for AI and administration requirements.
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Anyone with a Google Account can create spreadsheets in Sheets. Paid Workspace capabilities and trials have separate terms.
Before you choose Google Sheets
Computer offline access needs advance setup in Chrome or Edge.
Some AI and organisational features require an eligible paid subscription.
Check required formulas and automation when exchanging Excel workbooks.
Before you move an existing workflow
Recalculate a representative workbook, check its charts and verify the exported Excel copy in the receiving editor. Do not infer automation compatibility from a successful import.
Computer offline work needs a normal Chrome or Edge profile, the Google Docs Offline extension and files prepared while connected. See our Google offline preparation guide, whose computer setup also covers Sheets and Slides.
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Google Sheets FAQs
Is Google Sheets free?
Anyone with a Google Account can create spreadsheets in Sheets. Some organisational and AI features require a paid plan.
Can Google Sheets edit Excel files?
Yes. Google supports direct Excel file editing as well as conversion to Sheets format. Check formulas, formatting and required automation before handing the file back.
Can Google Sheets work offline on a computer?
Yes, after setup in Chrome or Edge using a normal browser profile and the Google Docs Offline extension. Prepare and check the required files while connected.
Is Google Sheets the same as Google Workspace?
Sheets is a spreadsheet application. Workspace is a collection of organisational services and subscription offers that can include Sheets.