How to Open a Website in New Window from Google Sheets Menu?

Google Sheets is a fantastic tool for managing and organizing data, but I often find myself wanting to do more with the data in my spreadsheets. For example, I want my customers or clients to be able to access certain information without having to open up my Google Drive account. With a few simple steps, you can set up your own custom menu bar inside of Google Sheets which will allow you to open websites directly from your spreadsheet without having to leave it! Step 1: Create a Custom Menu Bar for Google Sheets

First things first, you’ll need to create a custom menu bar in Google Sheets. To do this, simply click on the “File” tab at the top of your screen and then select “Create” from the drop-down menu. From there, choose “Custom Menu Bar.

Open a Website in a New Window

To open a website in a new window, follow these steps:

• Open the script editor by clicking on Tools > Script Editor.
• Copy and paste the following code into your script editor:

function openURL(url){

• Replace the URL with your desired page to open. You can use any website address that you want; just make sure it’s correct!
• Click Save as Draft or Publish as needed (see below).

How to Run a Google Script from Google Sheets Menu

• Go to Script Editor
• Open the script you want to run
• Click on Run
• Choose Pop out window (you can also choose another window size)
• Open the menu in your spreadsheet and select Run Menu Item

Quick Tip for Adding Script Download Buttons to Your Spreadsheets

• Add a button to your spreadsheet.
• Add the script to the button.
• Add the script to a menu in Google Sheets, such as “Tools > Script Gallery”.

Google Sheets can now be used to open websites in a new window. To do this, follow these steps:

• Copy the script below into a Google Sheets cell.
• Go to File > Publish to Web and select “On Open.”

This will allow you to open websites from the menu bar at any time by clicking on the “Open in New Window” button.

Google Sheets is a great tool for creating scripts that you can use to automate your work, but it can be difficult to remember all of the different commands needed to run them. This article has shown you how to create a Google Script menu in Google Sheets, which will allow you to run scripts from within your spreadsheet without having to remember anything other than the name of the script or file location (which is usually just its title). You can also add a Google Script menu to your Google Sheets sidebar by clicking on the “More” button and then “Customize this sheet.” From there, you can drag a new menu onto the right side of your spreadsheet and then click on the “Add-ons” button in order to select which scripts you want available from that menu.

Sure, here is a step-by-step guide on how to open a website in a new window from the Google Sheets menu:

1. Open your Google Sheets document and go to the menu bar at the top of the screen.
2. On the menu bar, click on “Extensions” and then select “Apps Script” from the drop-down menu. This will open the Apps Script editor in a new tab.
3. In the Apps Script editor, delete any existing code and start with a fresh script.
4. Copy and paste the following code into the script editor:

function openWebsite() {  var url = "https://www.example.com"; // Replace with the URL of the website you want to open  var html = "<script>window.open('" + url + "', '_blank');</script>";  var userInterface = HtmlService.createHtmlOutput(html);  SpreadsheetApp.getUi().showModalDialog(userInterface, 'Open Website');}

5. Replace "https://www.example.com" in the code with the URL of the website you want to open in a new window.
6. Save the script by clicking on the floppy disk icon or by using the shortcut “Ctrl + S” (Windows) or “Command + S” (Mac).
7. Close the Apps Script editor tab and go back to your Google Sheets document.
8. Now, you need to add a custom menu to your Google Sheets document. To do this, go to the menu bar and click on “Extensions” again, then select “Edit” and choose “Current project’s triggers”.
9. In the Triggers page that opens, click on the “+ Add Trigger” button.
10. Configure the trigger settings as follows:

• Choose the “openWebsite” function from the Run dropdown.
• Select “From spreadsheet” in the Select event source dropdown.
• Choose “On open” in the Select event type dropdown.

11. Click on the “Save” button to create the trigger.
12. Close the Triggers page and go back to your Google Sheets document.
13. You should see a new menu option at the top of the screen called “Open Website”. Click on it, and a modal dialog will open.
14. In the modal dialog, click on the “Open Website” button.
15. The website you specified in the code will now open in a new window.

Congratulations! You have successfully created a script that allows you to open a website in a new window from the Google Sheets menu.

FAQ

1. What is the difference between opening a website in a new window and in the same window?
   • Opening a website in a new window will launch the website in a new browser tab or window while opening it in the same window will overwrite the current webpage with the new site. This means that if you open a website in a new window, you won’t lose any work you may have been doing on the current page.
2. Can I open any website in a new window from the Google Sheets menu?
   • Yes, as long as you have the URL of the website you want to open, you can replace the URL within the script to open any website in a new window.
3. Why would I want to open a website from the Google Sheets menu?
   • Opening a website from the Google Sheets menu can save time, as you won’t need to switch between the spreadsheet and your web browser. For example, you could use this functionality to open a reference website, such as a company intranet, in a new window for quick and easy access.
4. What if I want to open multiple websites in new windows from the Google Sheets menu?
   • You can modify the script to open multiple websites in new windows, either by creating multiple custom menu options or by using a dropdown menu to select from a list of URLs.
5. Is it possible to customize the appearance of the modal dialog box that appears when the “Open Website” option is selected?
   • Yes, you can customize the appearance of the modal dialog box by modifying the HTML code in the script. However, be sure to follow SERP and rich result guidelines when doing so to ensure optimal user experience.
6. Will the script work on multiple sheets in a single Google Sheets document?
   • Yes, the script will work on any sheet in the Google Sheets document, as long as the trigger event (onOpen) is activated.
7. What is the maximum number of custom menu items that can be added to a Google Sheets document?
   • The maximum number of custom menu items that can be added to a Google Sheets document is 30.
8. Can I share a Google Sheets document with custom menu items to other users?
   • Yes, you can share a Google Sheets document with custom menu items to other users. However, they will need to have their own copy of the script for it to run properly on their end.
9. How secure is the code used to open a website from the Google Sheets menu?
   • The code used to open a website from the Google Sheets menu is generally safe and secure, as long as it comes from a trusted source. However, it’s always important to follow best practices for secure coding to ensure data privacy and security.
10. What happens if the script fails to run or if there is an error in the code?

• If the script fails to run or if there is an error in the code, users may encounter unexpected behavior or error messages. Be sure to test the code thoroughly before sharing it with others and follow best practices for error handling to minimize any potential issues.