How to Embed Google Sheets in Docs: A Step-by-Step Guide

LAST UPDATED
November 5, 2024
Jason Gong
TL;DR

Copy cells from Google Sheets, paste into Google Docs, and link them.

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Insert Google Sheet into Google Doc

Inserting a Google Sheet into a Google Doc allows you to display spreadsheet data directly within your document. This can be particularly useful for sharing high-level data or creating reports that combine narrative with data analysis.

Bardeen can automate the process of inserting Google Sheets data directly into a Google Doc with a single click, saving you time from having to manually copy and paste data between the two apps. Try these playbooks:

How to Insert Google Sheet into Google Doc

To insert a Google Sheet into a Google Doc, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Google Sheet you want to insert and the Google Doc where you want to insert it.
  2. Highlight the data in the Google Sheet you wish to copy, then select Edit > Copy or use the keyboard shortcut to copy.
  3. In your Google Doc, click where you want the table to appear, then select Edit > Paste.
  4. In the Paste table window, choose Link to spreadsheet and click Paste. This will insert the data with its original formatting and create a link to the source spreadsheet.

Bardeen can automate copying data from various sources directly into your Google Sheet, saving you time from manual copy-pasting:

Note: If you choose Paste unlinked, the table will not link back to the Google Sheet, and updates in the Sheet will not reflect in the Doc.

2. Highlight the data in the Google Sheet you wish to copy, then select Edit > Copy or use the keyboard shortcut to copy
4. In the Paste table window, choose Link to spreadsheet and click Paste. This will insert the data with its original formatting and create a link to the source spreadsheet.

Insert Google Sheet Table into Google Doc

For inserting specific tables:

  1. Follow the same initial steps to copy the desired cells from your Google Sheet.
  2. In the Google Doc, paste the cells where you want the table to appear.
  3. Opt to link the table to the spreadsheet to maintain a connection between the Doc and the original Sheet data.

This method is ideal for when you need to include only a portion of a Google Sheet in your document.

Bardeen can automate various aspects of working with Google Sheets and Docs to save you time. For example, you can use playbooks to:

By automating data collection and transfer between apps, Bardeen streamlines the process of compiling information in Sheets that you may later want to add to a Google Doc.

Insert Excel Sheet into Google Doc

While Google Docs primarily integrates with Google Sheets, you can also work with Excel files:

  1. Open Google Sheets and import your Excel file by going to File > Import.
  2. Once imported, you can follow the same steps as inserting a Google Sheet into a Google Doc.
  3. Alternatively, edit your Excel file directly in Google Sheets and then insert the required data into your Google Doc.

These steps allow you to leverage Excel data within Google Docs seamlessly.

Automate Your Google Sheets with Bardeen Playbooks

While inserting a Google Sheet into a Google Doc manually is useful, automating tasks within Google Sheets can significantly enhance your productivity and streamline your workflows. Bardeen offers several playbooks that automate various Google Sheets tasks, from data management to integration with other platforms.

  1. Copy an Airtable to Google Sheets: This playbook automates the process of transferring data from Airtable to Google Sheets, making it easier to manage and analyze data across platforms.
  2. Copy ClickUp tasks to Google Sheets: Seamlessly transfer your task management data from ClickUp to Google Sheets for enhanced project tracking and reporting.
  3. Save a Google Translate translation to Google Sheets: This playbook connects Google Translate with Google Sheets, allowing users to save translations directly into a spreadsheet for easy access and future reference.
  4. Create QR codes for a list of links in Google Sheets and save to Google Drive: Generate QR codes from URLs listed in a Google Sheets document and automatically save them to Google Drive, streamlining content sharing and accessibility.
  5. Copy Google News for a keyword and save results to Google Sheets: This playbook enables users to extract Google News articles based on specific keywords and save the findings directly into Google Sheets, ideal for research and data collection.
  6. Save the currently opened YouTube video details to Google Sheets: Automatically capture and save details from YouTube videos into a Google Sheets spreadsheet, enhancing content management and analysis.
  7. Copy all HubSpot products to Google Sheets: Transfer product data from HubSpot to Google Sheets effortlessly, aiding in sales prospecting and product management.
  8. Create a Google Drive folder and Google doc and send it as a ClickUp task: Streamline your document and task management by creating Google Drive folders and docs and assigning them as tasks in ClickUp directly.
  9. Copy all Asana tasks to Google Sheets: Efficiently manage your project tasks by transferring all Asana tasks into a Google Sheets spreadsheet for comprehensive task tracking and oversight.
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