how to auto refresh google sheets

Make sure you have the sheet open that contains the data you want to refresh automatically. This could be a sheet with formulas that pull data from external sources, or any sheet that needs to be updated regularly.

In the Google Sheets menu, click on 'File' and then select 'Spreadsheet settings'. This will open a dialog box with various settings for the current spreadsheet.

In the 'Spreadsheet settings' dialog box, click on the 'Calculation' tab. This is where you can configure the recalculation options for the sheet.

Select the 'On change and every minute' option from the dropdown menu under 'Recalculation'. This will update the sheet every minute, even if no changes have been made. This is useful for sheets that need to display the latest data frequently, such as currency exchange rates or stock prices.

If you don't need the sheet to update as frequently, you can choose the 'On change and every hour' option instead. This will update the sheet hourly, which may be more suitable for data that doesn't change as rapidly.

Google Sheets also offers other recalculation options, such as 'On change' (only updates when you make a change to the sheet) and 'Manual' (requires you to manually recalculate the sheet). Choose the option that best suits your needs.

Make sure you're using the correct formulas in your sheet to fetch the data you want to auto-refresh. For example, the GOOGLEFINANCE function can be used to retrieve real-time stock or currency data.

Auto-refreshing a sheet too frequently or with complex formulas can impact performance, especially in larger sheets. Monitor the sheet's performance and adjust the refresh interval as needed.

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