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Supercharge Your Google Sheets with Multiple onEdit Triggers

Automate your Google Sheets like never before! This Google Apps Script lets you run multiple onEdit triggers for specific sheets and cells. Copy the simple structure below to build your own custom triggers, or use the full script to get started right away. Click the buttons to copy and paste into your Google Sheets Script Editor!

Simple Structure for Customization

Start with this simple structure to create your own onEdit triggers. Copy it, then add your own logic to each function:

function onEdit1(e) { // your code for onEdit1 function } function onEdit2(e) { // your code for onEdit2 function } function onEdit3(e) { // your code for onEdit3 function } function onEdit4(e) { // your code for onEdit4 function } function onEdit(e) { onEdit1(e); onEdit2(e); onEdit3(e); onEdit4(e); }

The Full Script

Click the button below to copy the complete script with pre-built triggers and paste it into your Google Sheets Script Editor:

function onEdit1(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Sheet1") return; // Trigger only on 'Sheet1' var col = e.range.getColumn(); if (col !== 2) return; // Trigger only if Column B is edited // Add your custom logic here (e.g., update a cell, send a notification) Logger.log("onEdit1 executed"); } function onEdit2(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Sheet2") return; // Trigger only on 'Sheet2' var row = e.range.getRow(); if (row < 5) return; // Trigger only if row is 5 or more // Add your custom logic here (e.g., format cells, calculate totals) Logger.log("onEdit2 executed"); } function onEdit3(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Invoice") return; // Trigger only on 'Invoice' sheet var col = e.range.getColumn(); if (col !== 1) return; // Trigger only on Column A // Add your custom logic here (e.g., update invoice status) Logger.log("onEdit3 executed"); } function onEdit(e) { onEdit1(e); // Call first onEdit function onEdit2(e); // Call second onEdit function onEdit3(e); // Call third onEdit function }

How to Use These Scripts

Follow these steps to add automation to your Google Sheet:

1. Open Your Google Sheet: Navigate to the Google Sheet you want to automate.
2. Access the Script Editor: Click Extensions > Apps Script in the menu.
3. Paste the Code: Click the Copy Simple Structure or Copy Full Script button above, clear any existing code in the Script Editor, and paste the copied code.
4. Save the Script: Click the floppy disk icon or File > Save, and name your project (e.g., "Multiple onEdit Triggers").
5. Test the Full Script:
   • Ensure your sheet has tabs named Sheet1, Sheet2, and Invoice (or update the script’s sheet names to match yours).
   • Edit a cell in Column B of Sheet1, row 5 or higher in Sheet2, or Column A in Invoice.
   • Check the execution log (View > Logs in the Script Editor) to see messages like onEdit1 executed.
6. Customize the Logic: For the full script, replace the Logger.log lines with your own actions. For the simple structure, add your own conditions and logic. See examples below!

Customize Your Triggers

The simple structure makes it easy to create custom onEdit functions. Here’s how to add your own:

1. Add a New Function: In the simple structure, replace the placeholder comments with your logic. Example:
   function onEdit4(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Data") return; // Trigger only on 'Data' sheet var value = e.range.getValue(); if (value < 0) return; // Trigger only for positive values // Your logic here Logger.log("onEdit4 executed: Positive value entered"); }
2. Update the Master onEdit: Ensure your new function is called in the onEdit function, as shown in the simple structure.

Customization Ideas

Here are some examples to inspire your own automation:

• Auto-Timestamp: Add a timestamp when Column B is edited in Sheet1:
  function onEdit1(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Sheet1") return; var col = e.range.getColumn(); if (col !== 2) return; var row = e.range.getRow(); sheet.getRange(row, 3).setValue(new Date()); }
• Email Alerts: Send an email when Sheet2 is edited:
  function onEdit2(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Sheet2") return; var row = e.range.getRow(); if (row < 5) return; MailApp.sendEmail("your-email@example.com", "Sheet2 Edited", "Row " + row + " was edited!"); }
• Highlight Changes: Highlight edited cells in the Invoice sheet:
  function onEdit3(e) { var sheet = e.range.getSheet(); if (sheet.getName() !== "Invoice") return; var col = e.range.getColumn(); if (col !== 1) return; e.range.setBackground("yellow"); }

Other ideas: Track specific values, calculate totals, integrate with APIs (e.g., Slack, Trello), or add conditional formatting.

Tips for Success

• Check Sheet Names: For the full script, ensure your sheets are named Sheet1, Sheet2, and Invoice, or update the script to match your sheet names.
• Test Incrementally: Add one function at a time and test to avoid conflicts.
• View Logs: Use View > Logs in the Script Editor to debug.
• Permissions: Authorize the script when prompted (e.g., for Sheets access or email sending).
• Explore Triggers: For time-based automation, check out installable triggers.

Go Wild with Your Ideas!

Both the simple structure and full script are starting points for endless automation possibilities. Add more onEdit functions to fit your workflow—connect to CRMs, send notifications, or generate reports. Share your custom functions in the comments below; I’d love to see what you create!

For more inspiration, explore the Google Apps Script Documentation.

Happy automating! 🚀