Visual elements like icons can transform a plain spreadsheet into a dynamic and visually engaging tool. By incorporating icons in Google Sheets, you can make data more intuitive, highlight important information, and improve overall readability. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to add and customize icons in Google Sheets, helping you create polished and professional-looking spreadsheets for any purpose. Whether you're designing a dashboard, presenting data insights, or organizing personal information, icons are a simple yet powerful way to elevate your work.
Steps to Add and Customize Icons:
1. Open Your Google Spreadsheet
- Launch Google Sheets and open the desired spreadsheet where you want to add icons.
2. Install the Extension
- Navigate to the Extensions menu at the top of the screen.
- Choose Free Icons, Photos, and Illustrations from the dropdown menu.
- Install the extension and grant access when prompted.
3. Activate the Extension
- After installing, go back to the Extensions menu.
- Click on Free Icons, Photos, and Illustrations, then select Start.
4. Access the Icon Window
- A window will appear on the right side of your spreadsheet. This is your icon selection panel.
5. Select Your Icon
- Browse through the collection and click on your desired icon.
- From the dropdown menu, choose iOS 17 as the style.
6. Customize the Icon
- Opt for a size of 100 x 100 for the icon.
- To select a custom color, click on the Custom option and enter your preferred hex color code.
7. Add the Icon to the Spreadsheet
- Click on the icon to add it to the spreadsheet. The icon will overlay the cells initially.
8. Position the Icon in a Cell
- Click on the cell where you want to place the icon.
- Then, click on the icon itself.
- Click on the three dots icon at the top-right corner of the icon.
- Select Put image in selected cell from the menu.
9. Copy and Paste Icons
- You can now copy and paste the icon anywhere within the sheet as needed.