How to create a dashboard in Google Sheets

For create a dashboard in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create dashboard” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Steps

  1. 1

    Select the cells involved.

  2. 2

    Use Format, Data, Insert, or View for the action.

  3. 3

    Confirm on a small sample first.

  4. 4

    Apply to the full range and spot-check results.

Related tutorials

These videos might help you go deeper on this topic.

Browse more tutorials
How to Create a CRM in google sheets w/ Dashboard

How to Create a CRM in google sheets w/ Dashboard

Build a Customer Relationship Manager right inside a Google Sheet. Track...
Create Square Cells for Dashboards or Beautiful Information

Create Square Cells for Dashboards or Beautiful Information

I offer an alternative design for your dashboards. Any time you want to ...
10 Google Sheets I Wish Someone Would Make

10 Google Sheets I Wish Someone Would Make

if you're looking for ideas on what sheets to make I think this video is...
Unique Features - Design a Better Dashboard Part 2

Unique Features - Design a Better Dashboard Part 2

We're gonna talk about some features that we're gonna be using that migh...
Merge Cells for Dashboards

Merge Cells for Dashboards

to make better Dashboards consider merging cells.
Create a new Spreadsheet from just a Name in a Sheet.

Create a new Spreadsheet from just a Name in a Sheet.

Create the Apps Script to create a new sheet from some data inside your ...

Related blog posts

Written guides that go deeper on this question.

Browse the blog

Better Sheets on YouTube

Watch matching videos from youtube.com/bettersheets.

Search channel

Terms and formulas behind this

Want the full definition or how a formula works? Start here.

Related questions

How to create spreadsheets

For create spreadsheets in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create spreadsheets” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Get the answer →

How to create google sheet

For create google sheet in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Get the answer →

How to create a google sheet form

For create a google sheet form in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create form” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Get the answer →

How do i create a google form

For create a google form in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create form” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Get the answer →

How to create a crm in Google Sheets

For create a crm in Google Sheets, start from the cell or range you care about, then use the menu that matches the job (Format, Data, Insert, or View). Prefer a small test range before changing a whole tab. Search the menus for “create crm” if you are unsure which command applies. Linked glossary terms and formula pages below go deeper when this is function-related.

Get the answer →

Need more than a quick answer?

637+ walkthrough videos, unlimited generators, and every template. From $9/month. Practical lessons. Zero fluff.

Need one fix

Watch a free tutorial for the step-by-step version of any answer.

Learning Sheets for real

Unlock the full library, generators, and templates with membership.