how to unhide all sheets in google sheets
IN SUMMARY
To unhide all sheets in Google Sheets, you can use the built-in menu options or a custom script. The menu option allows you to unhide sheets one by one, while the script can unhide all sheets at once.
Using the Menu Options
Right-click on the sheet tab area, where the sheet names are displayed. This will open a context menu.
From the context menu, select the 'Unhide sheets' option. This will open a dialog box listing all the hidden sheets in the spreadsheet.
In the dialog box, check the boxes next to the sheet names you want to unhide. If you want to unhide all sheets, check the box at the top to select all. Then, click the 'Unhide' button to make the selected sheets visible.
Using a Custom Script
In Google Sheets, go to 'Tools' > 'Script Editor' to open the script editor window.
In the script editor, create a new script by clicking on the '+' icon or selecting 'File' > 'New' > 'Script file'. Give the script a name, such as 'unhideAllSheets'.
Copy and paste the following code into the script editor: function unhideAllSheets() { var sheets = SpreadsheetApp.getActiveSpreadsheet().getSheets(); for (var i = 0; i < sheets.length; i++) { sheets[i].showSheet(); } } This function retrieves all the sheets in the active spreadsheet and unhides them using the 'showSheet()' method.
Save the script and then run it by selecting the function name from the drop-down menu and clicking the 'Run' button. This will unhide all the sheets in the active spreadsheet.
Tips and Considerations
Be cautious when unhiding sheets, as it may reveal sensitive or confidential data that was intentionally hidden.
When using scripts, make sure to review the code and understand its functionality before running it. Scripts can potentially modify or delete data, so use them responsibly.
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