Translate Google Sheets

Translate Google Sheets

Translate your spreadsheets in 130+ languages while preserving formulas, formatting, and data integrity.

Key Features

• Formula Preservation: All Excel and Google Sheets formulas remain intact
• Bulk Translation: Translate up to 10,000 cells in ~2 minutes
• Formatting Retention: Colors, fonts, borders, and cell styles preserved
• Chart Translation: Automatically translates chart titles and labels
• Conditional Formatting: All rules and conditions maintained
• Data Validation: Dropdown lists and validation rules preserved

Installation

Install the add-on: Translate Sheets Funshow

How to Translate

Method 1: Selected Cells

1. Open your Google Sheet
2. Select the cells you want to translate
3. Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate
4. Choose target language
5. Click Translate

Method 2: Entire Sheet

1. Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate
2. Select "Translate entire sheet"
3. Choose target language
4. Click Translate

Method 3: Multiple Ranges

1. Hold Ctrl (Cmd on Mac) and select multiple ranges
2. Click Extensions → Funshow → Translate
3. All selected ranges will be translated

Advanced Features

Batch Processing

For large spreadsheets:

1. Split into sections: Process 5,000-10,000 cells at a time
2. Use sheet tabs: Translate one tab at a time
3. Monitor progress: Check the progress indicator

Performance Tips:

• Close other tabs for better performance
• Stable internet connection recommended
• Translate during off-peak hours for faster processing

Use Cases

Financial Reports

• Multi-language quarterly reports
• Budget sheets for international offices
• Revenue tracking across regions

Data Analysis

• Product catalogs in multiple languages
• Customer feedback sheets
• Survey response data

Best Practice: Review technical terms for accuracy

Project Management

• Task lists for global teams
• Resource allocation sheets
• Timeline and milestone tracking

Best Practice: Keep column headers in English for consistency

Inventory Management

• Product descriptions in multiple languages
• SKU and pricing sheets
• Stock level tracking

Best Practice: Don't translate SKUs or product codes

Common Scenarios

Translating Headers Only

1. Select just the header row (Row 1)
2. Translate to target language
3. Keep data rows in original language

Preserving Specific Cells

Use the "Exclude cells" feature:

1. Mark cells to exclude (add special tag)
2. These cells won't be translated
3. Useful for product codes, IDs, formulas you want to keep as-is

Multiple Language Versions

Create language-specific sheets:

1. Duplicate your original sheet
2. Rename: "Data_EN", "Data_ES", "Data_FR"
3. Translate each to its target language
4. Link with master sheet using formulas

Best Practices

Before Translation

• ✅ Backup your sheet: File → Make a copy
• ✅ Clean up data: Remove unnecessary rows/columns
• ✅ Fix formulas: Ensure all formulas work correctly
• ✅ Check spelling: Fix typos in original content

During Translation

• ✅ Monitor progress: Don't close the tab
• ✅ Stay connected: Maintain stable internet
• ✅ Wait for completion: Don't edit during translation

After Translation

• ✅ Verify formulas: Check calculations still work
• ✅ Review formatting: Ensure colors/fonts preserved
• ✅ Test charts: Verify chart labels translated
• ✅ Check data validation: Test dropdowns still function

Troubleshooting

Formulas Broken After Translation

Solution:

• Use Ctrl+Z to undo
• Check if formula references are correct
• Re-translate with "Preserve formulas" option enabled

Some Cells Not Translated

Possible causes:

• Cells contain only numbers (not translated by design)
• Cells are protected or locked
• Cells have data validation restrictions

Translation Takes Too Long

Solutions:

• Reduce selection size (translate in batches)
• Close other browser tabs
• Check internet connection speed
• Try during off-peak hours

Formatting Lost

Solution:

• This shouldn't happen! If it does:
• Report to support immediately
• Use Ctrl+Z to restore
• Try translating smaller sections

Tips for Better Translations

1. Use consistent terminology: Keep product names uniform
2. Avoid abbreviations: Spell out terms first time
3. Context matters: Add notes for ambiguous terms
4. Review and refine: Check translations for accuracy and context

Related Articles

• How to Translate Google Sheets (Blog)
• Troubleshooting
• Quick Start Guide

Video Tutorial

[Watch: How to Translate 10,000 Cells in 2 Minutes] (Coming Soon)

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