Google Sheets can now turn your boring spreadsheets into mini-apps
Google’s new Sheets canvas uses Gemini to transform rows of data into interactive dashboards, trackers, and other visual tools — without requiring you to write any code.
Google Sheets, the popular spreadsheet software, is now offering a new feature called Sheets canvas. This innovative addition, powered by Google's Gemini AI, transforms ordinary spreadsheets into interactive mini-apps. Users can simply tell Gemini what they want to create, such as a study tracker or an interactive seating chart, and the AI will use the existing data in the spreadsheet to build a custom interface.
The Sheets canvas maintains a read-and-write connection with the original spreadsheet, meaning any changes made through the canvas are reflected in the sheet itself, and vice versa. Users can also continue refining the canvas by asking Gemini to rearrange layouts, alter designs, or add new functionalities. This feature is particularly useful for organizing data in a more user-friendly manner, as demonstrated by students creating study dashboards or wedding planners using RSVP information.
Sheets canvas is now available globally in English to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, eligible Google Workspace Business and Enterprise customers, and Google AI Pro for Education add-on users.
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