Hey everyone, I’m trying to figure out how to add multiple sheets to my Google Spreadsheet using an API. I’ve been working with a third-party API service, and I can successfully create one new sheet. But I’m stuck on how to add more sheets with different names, like ‘sheet1’ and ‘sheet2’.
Does anyone have experience with this? I’m wondering if there’s a way to specify the sheet name when making the API call, or if I need to use a different approach altogether. Any tips or code examples would be super helpful!
I’m pretty new to working with spreadsheet APIs, so I’d really appreciate any guidance. Thanks in advance for your help!
I’ve encountered similar challenges before, and one approach that worked well for me was to leverage the Google Sheets API directly. Instead of making separate calls for each sheet, you can use the spreadsheets.batchUpdate method. In my experience, it’s more efficient to prepare an array of addSheet requests—each specifying a unique sheet name—and then send them together in a single update call. This not only simplifies the code but also helps manage API quotas. If you feel more comfortable with scripting, Google Apps Script is a viable alternative that can handle this task with fewer technical hurdles.
I hope this offers a useful perspective on your problem.
hey noah, i’ve done this before! u can use the ‘sheets.spreadsheets.batchUpdate’ method to add multiple sheets. basically, u send a request with an array of ‘addSheet’ operations, each specifying a diff sheet name. it’s pretty straightforward once u get the hang of it. lemme know if u need more help!
I’ve had success with this using Google Apps Script, which integrates seamlessly with Google Sheets. You can create a function that loops through an array of sheet names and creates each one programmatically. The SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().insertSheet() method allows you to specify the sheet name as a parameter. This approach is particularly useful if you’re already working within the Google ecosystem. It’s also worth noting that there are quotas and limitations to be aware of when creating multiple sheets, especially if you’re doing this at scale.