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Build a Sidebar Form in Google Sheets - Better Than Google Forms!

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May 21, 2025
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Tired of Google Forms limitations when collecting data into Google Sheets? In this video, I’ll show you a streamlined, in-sheet alternative using a custom sidebar form powered by Google Apps Script. This approach is ideal for project tracking, team input, and improving data governance—all from within your spreadsheet. I walk through a real-world client example where Google Forms just wasn’t cutting it. Their team needed a simpler, all-in-one solution—so we built a sidebar form with required fields, dropdowns, and immediate data insertion at the top of the sheet. You'll learn: * How to create a custom sidebar form in Google Sheets * How to configure dropdowns, inputs, and required fields * How to access and modify the Apps Script backend * Where to download the full template to get started 📥 Get the template here: https://univium.com/solutions/template This is a great starter if you're learning Google Apps Script or looking to level up your Google Sheets automations. Want help building custom automations? Visit https://univium.com. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Google Workspace automation tips!

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