How to Make Google Attendance Sheet

Author: Iqbal | Guide: Google Sheets |

Have you started using Google Sheet for professional purposes? Do you want to make a Google Attendance Sheet for your organization or class? You can do that in Google Sheet. Are you thinking about how would you manage to design and make Google Sheet? Well, there is no need to worry. These steps on how to make a google attendance sheet will clear all your queries.

On reading further, you will see not just the steps, but suggestions too on how to be on top of the attendance game. Just get a hang of a few things and you will be ready in no time. So, let's dive into the steps and process of making a Google Attendance Sheet.

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Make Google Attendance Sheet: 4 Steps

Step-1 Open Google Sheets Application: Take your mobile device, click on the Google Sheets application, and let it load. Its symbol is a dark green paper having four white outlined cells on it.

  • If you do not have google sheets on your device, download it from the play store.
  • Just type google sheets in the search bar and look for the icon to download.

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Step-2 Click on the + icon on the Bottom-Right Corner: Once you open the Google Sheets application, there will be a list of sheets that you have made or that are shared with you. All your personal and shared sheets appear here together.

  • On that page itself, you will see a plus sign inside a bright blue square.
  • Click on that plus sign. Here, there will be two options available.
  • One is of 'choose template' and the other one is 'new spreadsheet.'

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Step-3 Click on Choose Template: What if I tell you that you have a readymade attendance sheet? Amazing, isn't it. So, in order to make a google attendance sheet, we can use a readymade template.

  • So, after clicking the plus sign, select the option of 'Choose Template.'
  • You will see various kinds of templates useful for many different purposes.
  • Skim through the list to find what you want.

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Step-4 Select Attendance Sheet to Make a Google Attendance Sheet : While going through the list of templates, you will see different categories like Personal, Work, Project Management, and Education.

  • The template of the attendance sheet will be available under the Education category.
  • Open the sheet and your readymade google attendance sheet will be in front of you.
  • It's not over yet.
  • You must have a certain basic idea about the template to get your task done easily.
  • So, be ready for some suggestions and tips.

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Before clicking on any cell, at the bottom of the page you would see two tabs. One is the 'Class 1' tab that will contain names, working dates, and the record of present or absent. The other tab is 'Attendance Key.'

It will show you what each letter stands for. Also, you can edit it if you require. Now, you can rename, duplicate, and edit the class 1 sheet as you like. The attendance is sheet is for one month, for one class. You can duplicate it for another class or another month.

  • How is using an Attendance template is better than making a google attendance sheet from scratch?
  • Well, you don't have to do much thinking as to which information will go where, how the entire sheet would look, how will it work, what cells to be merged, which formula to apply.
  • So, everything will be in front of you. You just have to assess your needs and edit the sheet accordingly or even use it as it is.

To conclude, don't think much and get on with this template. Try to get a gist of what the template offers and just try it for a month. If it runs smooth, well and good. If not, edit it likewise, simple.

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