How to Insert a Document in Google Sheets (Easiest Way in 2024)

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to insert a document in Google Sheets in just a few simple steps. Simply follow the steps below.

How to Insert a Document Into Google Sheets

Follow the steps below to insert a document in Google Sheets.

1. Upload the Document to Google Drive

Open Google Drive and upload your document. You can drag and drop the file into Drive or use the "New" button to select "File upload."

2. Get the Shareable Link for the Document

Locate the uploaded document in Google Drive. Right-click on the document, select "Share" then “Copy link” and ensure the sharing settings allow others to view it.

3. Open Google Sheets and Select a Cell

Open Google Sheets and navigate to the spreadsheet where you want to insert the document’s link. Select the cell where you want to add the link.

4. Insert the Link into a Cell

Type a description, highlight the text, click on the “Insert” menu, and select “Link” to paste the copied URL then select “Apply.” Once you insert the link, click on it to test if it works.

We hope that you now have a better understanding of how to insert a document in Google Sheets. If you enjoyed this article, you might also like our articles on how to insert a Google Docs file into Google Sheets and inserting Google Sheets data into Google Slides.