Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you needed to print specific cells from a Google Sheets spreadsheet while on your mobile device? While Google Sheets mobile app offers a variety of features, the print function isn't as intuitive as it is on desktop. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to print selected cells in Google Sheets mobile app.
The first thing to note is that the Google Sheets mobile app doesn't directly support printing selected cells. However, there's a workaround using the 'Email as PDF' feature, which you can then print. Let's dive right in.
Understanding the Mobile Limitations
The primary challenge with printing selected cells from Google Sheets on mobile is that the print preview and options are more limited compared to the desktop version. Google Sheets mobile app focuses more on data accessibility and editing on-the-go than print formatting.
Currently, there's no option to select specific cells and only print them. The print function in the mobile app only prints the entire sheet or the active range, which might not always be what you're looking for. But don't worry, we have a solution that involves a simple workaround.
Workaround: Email as PDF
You can use the 'Email as PDF' feature to send the selected cells to your email, and then print them using your email's print function. Here's how to do it:
1. **Open your Google Sheets and select the cells you want to print.** You can do this by long-pressing on a cell, then dragging the selection box to include the cells you need.
2. **Tap on the three vertical dots (⋮) in the top-right corner of your screen.** This opens the menu for additional settings.
3. **Select 'Email as PDF' from the menu.** This will open your default email app with the selected cells as a PDF attachment.
Printing the PDF
Once you've sent the PDF to your email, you can now print it. The steps to do this will vary slightly depending on your email app and mobile device. Here's a general guide:
1. **Open your email app and locate the email you just sent.** Tap on it to open.
2. **Tap on the PDF attachment to open it.** This will typically open it in a PDF viewer app.
3. **Look for the print icon, usually represented by a printer or a share icon with a printer.** Tap on it to start the printing process. This will open your device's print options.
4. **Choose your desired print options and tap 'Print' to send the PDF to your printer.** The specific print options may vary depending on your device and the PDF viewer app you're using.
And there you have it! While it's not a direct print function, using the 'Email as PDF' feature allows you to print selected cells from Google Sheets using your mobile device. Keep in mind that this workaround uses your email app's print function, so the print quality and options may be influenced by your email app and device settings.