Ever wished you could print a Google Sheets landscape on your iPhone? Despite the iOS not supporting landscape printing by default, there are workarounds to achieve this. By combining the use of Google Drive, the Google Drive Print feature, and a workaround to rotate the print orientation, you can successfully print your Google Sheets documents in landscape mode on your iPhone. Let's delve into the process step by step.
Before we begin, ensure you have the Google Drive app installed on your iPhone. If you haven't, you can download it from the App Store. Now, let's navigate through the process of printing Google Sheets in landscape mode.
Converting Google Sheets to Google Docs
Unfortunately, Google's built-in print function doesn't support landscape orientation for Google Sheets. To bypass this, we'll convert our Google Sheets document to Google Docs and then print it.
Here's how you can do that:
Converting to Google Docs
First, open your Google Sheets document. Click on "File" in the menu, then select "Save as Google Docs." A new tab will open with your sheet converted into Google Docs. Save this document.
Now, the document should be in a format where you can print it in landscape mode. However, the print dialog box on mobile safari still doesn't include an orientation option, leading us to the next step.
Printing in Landscape from Google Drive
The Google Drive app offers a workaround to rotate the print orientation. Here's how you can use it:
Install and Open Google Drive
Ensure you have Google Drive installed on your iPhone. Open the app and navigate to your recently saved Google Docs document.
The Google Drive app has a built-in rotation feature that allows you to print in landscape orientation. The following steps will guide you through this process:
Printing in Landscape
Within the Google Drive app, locate the file you want to print. Tap on the three dots (⋮) next to the file, then select "Print". This will open up a new print dialog box.
In this dialog box, you'll find a "Rotate" button. Tap on it to rotate the print orientation to landscape. Once you've chosen your preferred landscape orientation, tap "Print" and select your printer to send the document for printing.
Additional Tips
If you frequently need to print in landscape mode, consider using a third-party app such as Printer Pro+. This app allows you to rotate the print orientation directly from the Safari browser, providing more flexibility in your printing needs.
For complex sheets, consider printing in sections or adjusting your sheet layout to fit your printing needs. Landscape mode is ideal for wide tables or graphs.
Printing Google Sheets in landscape mode on your iPhone just got easier with these workarounds. Now you can enjoy your recurring tasks with a little more flexibility. Happy printing!