Automated mail from sheets

You're referring to automated email notifications from Google Sheets!

Yes, Google Sheets allows you to set up automated email notifications using its built-in feature called "Notifications". Here's how to do it:

Step 1: Enable Notifications

  1. Open your Google Sheet.
  2. Click on the "Tools" menu.
  3. Select "Notifications".
  4. Toggle the switch to "On" to enable notifications.

Step 2: Set up Notification Rules

  1. In the "Notifications" window, click on the "Create a notification rule" button.
  2. Choose the type of notification you want to send (e.g., "When a cell changes", "When a row is updated", etc.).
  3. Set the conditions for the notification (e.g., which cells or rows to monitor).
  4. Choose the recipients for the notification (e.g., specific email addresses or a group).
  5. Customize the notification message and subject.

Step 3: Schedule the Notification

  1. Choose when you want the notification to be sent (e.g., immediately, at a specific time, or at a specific interval).
  2. Set the frequency of the notification (e.g., once, daily, weekly, etc.).

Example Use Cases

  1. Send a daily summary of new data to a team lead or manager.
  2. Notify a team member when a specific cell or row is updated.
  3. Send a weekly report of changes to a specific sheet or range.
  4. Alert a stakeholder when a specific condition is met (e.g., a threshold is exceeded).

Tips and Variations

  1. Use Google Apps Script to create more complex notification rules or integrate with other Google services.
  2. Use third-party add-ons like AutoCrat or Notification Studio to enhance notification capabilities.
  3. Set up notifications to send to specific groups or roles using Google Groups or Google Workspace.
  4. Use conditional formatting to highlight cells that trigger notifications.

By setting up automated email notifications in Google Sheets, you can streamline your workflow, reduce manual effort, and keep stakeholders informed about changes and updates in your spreadsheets.