Hey everyone, I’ve been running into some trouble with Google Docs and Apps Script lately. I keep getting this annoying error that says ‘Quota exceeded: Document’ when I’m trying to run my scripts. It’s really bugging me!
I’m wondering if anyone knows what’s up with the view limits or access restrictions for Google Docs when using Apps Script. Like, how many times can I access a doc before I hit the limit? And is there any way to check how much of my quota I’ve used up?
Also, does anyone know if there’s a difference in quotas between regular Google accounts and those fancy Google Workspace ones? I’m thinking about upgrading if it’ll help me avoid these errors.
If anyone’s got tips on how to work around these limits or use the Google Docs API more efficiently, I’d love to hear them. Thanks in advance for any help you can give!
I’ve encountered similar issues with Google Docs and Apps Script quotas. From my experience, the limits can be quite frustrating, especially when working on larger projects. While I don’t have exact numbers, I’ve found that the quotas are generally more generous for Google Workspace accounts compared to regular Google accounts.
To manage this, I’ve started implementing caching strategies in my scripts to reduce the number of document accesses. Additionally, I’ve found it helpful to batch operations where possible and use the Google Docs API for more efficient data retrieval when dealing with large documents.
As for checking your quota usage, you can monitor it through the Google Cloud Console, though it’s not always straightforward. If you’re hitting limits frequently, it might be worth considering a Google Workspace upgrade or reaching out to Google support for more tailored solutions.
I’ve been in your shoes, mate. Those quota limits can be a real pain when you’re deep into a project. Here’s what I’ve learned the hard way:
First off, Google’s not exactly forthcoming with exact numbers on these limits. It’s like they’re playing hide and seek with the info. But I’ve noticed the limits seem to reset daily, so if you’re hitting the wall, sometimes it’s best to call it a day and come back tomorrow.
One trick that’s saved my bacon is breaking up big scripts into smaller chunks. Instead of one massive script that hammers the doc repeatedly, I split it into parts that run separately. It’s a bit more work upfront, but it’s helped me dodge that ‘Quota exceeded’ headache more often than not.
As for Workspace vs regular accounts, yeah, there’s definitely a difference. Workspace gets you more headroom, but it’s not unlimited. If you’re doing heavy lifting with Docs and Scripts regularly, it might be worth the upgrade. Just weigh the costs against the time you’re losing to quota errors.