Never used a spreadsheet, or tried once and gave up? This book takes you from your very first blank sheet to building useful, organised spreadsheets for home, study and work, one clear step and one picture at a time.

Google Sheets for Beginners 2026 uses simple language, worked examples and 50 original diagrams. Every example uses realistic but fictional data that you can type in and practise with.

You will learn how to:
- Open Google Sheets on a computer, phone or tablet and create your first file
- Enter, edit and organise data quickly
- Format a sheet so that it looks clear and professional
- Sort and filter data to find what you need
- Write basic formulas and use SUM, AVERAGE, MIN, MAX and COUNT
- Make decisions with IF, COUNTIF and SUMIF
- Understand relative and absolute cell references and use data validation and drop-down lists
- Create line, column and pie charts that explain your numbers
- Build practical projects: a household budget, savings tracker, task list and more
- Use Sheets for office work and small businesses, such as sales registers and inventory
- Share files and collaborate safely, with the right permissions
- Import, export, print and fix common errors

The appendices include a function quick reference, useful keyboard shortcuts and an introduction to Gemini in Google Sheets. Gemini features depend on your Google plan and region, so the book explains how to check what is available to you.

Written in clear UK English for readers in India and around the world. This is an independent guide and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Google. Illustrations are original diagrams, not screenshots, and your screen may look slightly different.