How can I convert an entire Google Sheets tab into a PDF?

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Below is a new function to export an entire Google Sheet tab as a PDF. It now covers all pages. Use the function below.

function exportFullTabToPdf(spreadsheetID, currentSheet, outputFileName, destFolder) {
  let baseUrl = 'https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/' + spreadsheetID + '/export?format=pdf';
  let params = '&size=A4&portrait=true&fitw=true&gridlines=false&sheetnames=false&printtitle=false';
  let fullUrl = baseUrl + params + '&gid=' + currentSheet.getSheetId();
  let options = {
    method: 'get',
    headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer ' + ScriptApp.getOAuthToken() }
  };
  let pdfBlob = UrlFetchApp.fetch(fullUrl, options).getBlob().setName(outputFileName);
  return destFolder.createFile(pdfBlob);
}
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In my experience, working with similar code has highlighted the importance of thorough testing to ensure proper alignment between Google Sheets parameters and the final PDF output. I found that slight mismatches in OAuth token permissions or print settings can produce unexpected gaps or formatting issues. Adding simple error logging helped catch these issues early and allowed for quick corrections. Refining the script by testing with various sheet layouts ultimately resulted in a more robust solution for consistently exporting complete tabs to PDF.

3

hey, ran this code and it’s pretty impressive. though i had to mess a bit with token settings on older sheets. but overall works great for a pdf export. thx for sharing.

4

I have been using a similar approach for some time and found that taking care to set the proper OAuth token permissions is crucial especially if you are working with multiple sheets and files. My implementation had to incorporate some error-handling routines to catch formatting issues when exporting tabs with lots of data. It took a couple iterations to achieve consistency, particularly when dealing with slightly different default settings across various Google account setups. Experimenting with additional parameters also allowed me to fine tune the output to meet specific quality standards.

5

i tweaked my script by adding extra debug lines for error checking, and it really helped when dealing with large sheets. some issues still pop up sporadically but overall it’s been smooth and functional. might not be perfect though.