Google Apps Script - Exercise Coding Projects - Final Project Create Doc as PDF and Email to Sheet Data Email Address

This tutorial covers automating Google Docs and spreadsheets to generate PDFs and send them via email. It explains setting up functions to handle data, looping through spreadsheet content, copying template files, and managing them in temporary folders. The video also addresses converting documents to PDFs, sending them as emails, and debugging the process to ensure smooth operation.

What is the primary purpose of using Google Docs as templates in this tutorial?

• To create a backup of spreadsheet data

• To automate the generation of personalized documents

• To manually edit documents for each user

• To store data permanently in Google Drive

Which method is used to access the contents of a Google Sheet by its ID?

• selectSheet

• getSheetByName

• openById

• getDataRange

What is the purpose of slicing the data in the spreadsheet?

• To sort the data alphabetically

• To duplicate the data

• To exclude the header row

• To remove the last row

How is a copy of the template file created in Google Drive?

• Using the document app directly

• Using the Drive service to get file by ID

• By downloading and re-uploading the file

• By manually duplicating the file

What is the role of the 'replaceText' method in the document template?

• To add new text to the document

• To delete text from the document

• To format the text in the document

• To replace placeholders with actual data

How are the document templates named after being updated with data?

• Using a random string

• Based on the first and second items in the row

• Using the current date and time

• By appending a unique identifier

What is the purpose of converting documents to PDFs before emailing?

• To enhance the document's appearance

• To prevent further editing

• To ensure compatibility across devices

• To reduce the file size

Which service is used to send emails with attachments in this tutorial?

• Google Sheets Service

• DocumentApp Service

• Google Drive Service

• MailApp Service

What happens to the temporary files after the emails are sent?

• They are archived for future use

• They are moved to a permanent folder

• They are deleted by setting 'trashed' to true

• They are shared with all users

What must be done to ensure the document updates are saved before sending?

• Use the 'saveAndClose' function

• Run a debug session

• Manually save the document

• Restart the script