Get started with the Sheets app for iPhone or iPad

You can create, view, and edit Google Sheets, as well as Microsoft Excel® files, with the Sheets app for iPhone or iPad.

With the app, you can also make your spreadsheets available to view and edit offline. Note that while all spreadsheets can be viewed offline, only spreadsheets created in the new version of Sheets can be edited offline.

Install the Google Sheets app

If you want to access Google Sheets from your iPhone or iPad, download the Sheets app in the App Store.

1. Touch the App Store icon on your device.
2. Find and install the application called Google Sheets.

Tips for getting started with the app

• Touch a spreadsheet's name to open and view that item.
• Touch the Menu next to the name of the spreadsheet to take one of the following actions:
   

  Remove	Remove the spreadsheet
  Rename	Rename the spreadsheet
  Share & export	Share: Allow others to view, comment on, or edit the spreadsheet Send a copy: Send a copy of the spreadsheet to someone (for example, through email) Print: Print the spreadsheet using Google Cloud Print Save as Excel (.xlsx): Save a version of this file in Microsoft Excel format Copy link to clipboard: Copies a link of the spreadsheet to the clipboard so you can paste it into an email or chat
  Keep on device	Make the spreadsheet available offline on your device
  Details	See additional information or take other actions in the spreadsheet

• If you want to quickly switch to the Docs app from the Sheets app, you can move between them using the "Recent apps" section of your iPhone or iPad if you have already opened both apps. To open "Recent apps", double-tap the home button on your iPhone or iPad. You can then find the Docs app in the list of recent apps and touch it to open.