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This video tutorial covers using Google Apps Script to automate email sending from spreadsheet data. It explains setting up a script, differentiating between bound and standalone scripts, and working with macros. The tutorial demonstrates accessing and logging spreadsheet data, iterating through it, and sending both plain text and HTML emails. It also includes handling permissions for sending emails.

What is the primary purpose of using Google Apps Script with spreadsheets?

• To edit videos

• To design web pages

• To automate tasks like sending emails

• To create complex graphics

What is the difference between a bound script and a standalone script in Google Apps Script?

• Bound scripts are faster than standalone scripts

• Bound scripts can only be used for emails, standalone scripts for spreadsheets

• There is no difference

• Bound scripts are linked to a specific document, while standalone scripts are not

How can you open the script editor for a Google spreadsheet?

• By using a keyboard shortcut

• By clicking on 'File' and then 'Open Script Editor'

• By selecting 'Extensions' and then 'Apps Script'

• By right-clicking on the spreadsheet

What is the purpose of the 'Logger' function in Google Apps Script?

• To debug and log information

• To send notifications

• To format text

• To create charts

Which method is used to get all values from a spreadsheet in Google Apps Script?

• getData()

• getSheetData()

• getAllValues()

• getValues()

What is the purpose of using the 'slice' method on spreadsheet data?

• To remove the first row, typically headers

• To add new data

• To duplicate the data

• To sort the data

Which class is used to send emails in Google Apps Script?

• SendApp

• EmailApp

• MailApp

• GmailApp

What must be done before a Google Apps Script can send emails?

• Enable email notifications

• Install a plugin

• Accept permissions for sending emails

• Create a new Google account

How can you customize the subject of an email in Google Apps Script?

• By leaving it blank

• By including user-specific information

• By using a fixed string

• By using a random generator

What is a benefit of using HTML in email bodies?

• It prevents spam

• It reduces email size

• It allows for more structured and styled content

• It makes emails load faster