About Google Sheets
What is Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is Google's online spreadsheet, free for anyone with a Google Account and part of Google Workspace. CA firms use it for shared client trackers, compliance calendars, staff work allocation and data collected from clients.
Several people can edit the same spreadsheet at once, sharing settings control who can view, comment or edit, and revision history lets you go back to earlier versions. Comments can assign action items. Sheets works offline and on phones and tablets, and it can edit Microsoft Excel files directly without converting them. Gemini in Sheets creates formulas, tables and charts from prompts and spots patterns in data.
Who is Google Sheets for?
- CA firms that share trackers and working files across staff and clients.
- Teams that need many people editing the same sheet at once.
- Firms already using Gmail and Google Workspace.
What type of software is Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is listed under Office Tools.
What are Google Sheets's core capabilities?
- Collaboration: Real-time co-editing, comments with assigned action items, and granular sharing permissions.
- History: Revision history to restore earlier versions.
- Excel files: Edit Microsoft Excel files directly or convert them to Sheets.
- Access: Web, Android and iOS apps, and offline editing.
- AI: Gemini creates formulas, tables and charts and analyses data.
- Data: Add-ons and connections to BigQuery, Looker and third-party tools.
Answers above are based on Google Sheets's website, read on 29 Oct 2026.
Who makes Google Sheets?
Google Sheets is made by Google and is part of Google Workspace.
What CAs are saying about Google Sheets
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Key features
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- ?Free VersionA free version you can keep using, such as a web or reader edition.
- ?Web AppUse it in a browser without installing anything.
- ?Desktop AppInstall it on Windows or Mac.
- ?Mobile AppsUse it on Android and iOS phones and tablets.
- ?Offline AccessKeep working without an internet connection.
- ?Cloud Storage & SyncFiles and data are saved online and synced across your devices.
- ?Real-Time Co-EditingSeveral people can edit the same file at the same time.
- ?Comments & Track ChangesLeave comments, assign follow-ups or track changes for review.
- ?Sharing & PermissionsShare with colleagues or clients and control who can view, comment or edit.
- ?Version HistorySee earlier versions of a file and restore them.
- ?TemplatesStart from ready-made templates for invoices, trackers, letters and more.
- ?AI AssistantBuilt-in AI such as Copilot or Gemini to draft, analyse or summarise.
- ?Microsoft Office File SupportOpen, edit or convert Word and Excel files.
- ?E-SignatureSign documents or request signatures electronically.
- ?Reminders & NotificationsGet reminders for tasks, due dates or events.
- ?Business PlansPaid plans for firms with business email, admin and more storage.
- ?Admin & Security ControlsManage users, devices and data security centrally.