Google Sheets
Free Excel. Track + organize.
Why Google Sheets?
- FREE forever.
- Auto-saves to cloud.
- Share with family.
- Works on any device.
- Phone, tablet, computer.
- Same as Excel mostly.
Open + create
- Go to sheets.google.com.
- Sign in with Google account.
- Click "Blank" for new sheet.
- Or pick template.
- Type name top-left.
- Auto-saved.
Senior uses
- Track expenses.
- Medication schedule.
- Family contacts list.
- Christmas card list.
- Bill due dates.
- Doctor appointments.
- Tax preparation worksheet.
Basics
- Click cell, type, press Enter.
- Bold = Ctrl+B (Cmd+B Mac).
- Make formulas: =SUM(A1:A10).
- =AVERAGE(B1:B10) for averages.
- Resize column — drag right edge.
- Add row — right-click row number.
Templates save time
- File > New from template.
- Budget templates built-in.
- To-do list template.
- Calendar template.
- Travel planner.
- Inventory list.
Share with family
- Click blue "Share" button.
- Type email address.
- Choose viewer or editor.
- They get email link.
- Edit together in real-time.
- See who's viewing now.
Help available
YouTube — "Google Sheets for beginners". Help menu in Sheets — top right. Google Help Center. Library has Sheets books. Senior centers offer classes. Cousin or grandkid can show in 30 minutes. Once basics learned — opens countless uses. Free + valuable senior skill.