How to Make Drawing in Google Sheets

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Google Sheets |

Bring out the artist in you and learn how to make a drawing in Google sheets.

There are tons of features in the Google sheets application, but one of its most intriguing features is that it allows you to make drawings also. And, did you know that you can also make groups in Google sheets? This article will teach us how to make a drawing in Google sheets in just 6 simple steps with pictures at each step.

How to insert a drawing in Google Spreadsheet

Make Drawing in Google Sheets in 6 Steps

Step-1 Open Your Sheet: To get started with this process, you have to first open the Google sheet in which you want to add or create a drawing.

  • You can either open the web application or the mobile application of Google sheets.
  • To use the mobile application, you have to first download it in your phone.
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Step-2 Open The 'Insert' List Menu: Then, you have to tap on the 'Insert' tab from the topmost tab bar in order to move along with the process.

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Step-3 Click on 'Drawing': there are certain diagrams and features that you can add or insert into your Google sheet. Some examples of these are:

  • Chart
  • Pivot table
  • Image
  • Drawing
  • Function
  • Link

From the above-mentioned options, you have to select the 'Drawing' option.

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Step-4 Create Your Drawing: A bunch of options will be provided to you to create the drawing of your choice.

You can also customize your drawing with various features such as erasers, colors, shapes, etc.

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Step-5 Save and Close: When you are done creating your drawing, you have to click on the 'Save and Close button which is present in the top right corner of the drawing panel. This button is available in green color as shown in the following picture.

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Step-6 Drawing is Added to Your Sheet: Now, your drawing will take up the necessary space according to its size and it will get added to your Google sheet.

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FAQ

Is There a Drawing Tool in Google Docs Also?

Just like we have seen in the Google Sheets app, you can insert a drawing and Google Docs also. You can also draw in the Canva app.

The technique to add a drawing in Google Docs remains quite the same as in Google sheets. Let's see what is the exact procedure:

  • Go to your document.
  • Make sure to open it in Google docs only.
  • Then, to access the Google Docs application's drawing tools, click on 'Insert' from the menu bar.
  • Hover your mouse/cursor over the 'Drawing' option in the drop-down menu.
  • Then, you simply have to click on the 'New' button on the side list menu.
  • The Drawing window will appear on your screen.
  • Draw your art and then save it as already done above.

Does Google Also Have a Paint Program?

Try to recall the time when you were in school as a small kid. Your teachers must have taught you to use the 'Paint' software of Google or Microsoft.

  • It is completely free to use the 'Paint' program Google.
  • With the help of this program, you can easily create easy to moderate-level designs and drawings.
  • You can then also learn all about the drawing tools and features.

How Can I Learn About Pixel art in Google?

A pixel is software that allows you to work on your real-time images. You can improvise your images with the help of pixel software.

Not all the features of the pixel software are freely available. To get complete access to the software you have to pay some amount as a subscription fee.

  • To use it, just upload an image to Google Sheets.
  • Then, choose the drawing mode - you can either use color pixels or emojis.
  • Then, it will convert your Google sheet into an image. You can now easily edit it.

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