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Insert blank rows in Google Sheet

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Written by Sophie
Updated over a week ago

Definition and Usage

This command inserts one or more blank rows at a specified position in a Google Sheet. You can choose to insert rows either below or above a specified row number, allowing you to create space for new data in your spreadsheet.


Parameter Values

Input parameters

Parameter

Description

Possible Values

Required

Options / Notes

Google Sheet

Select the Google sheet to read

Yes

Must be a valid Google Sheet reference

Insert position

Select the position to insert rows

Below, Above

Yes

Determines whether rows are inserted below or above the specified row

Row

Enter the row number (starting from 1) where the blank row(s) will be inserted

Yes

Must be a valid row number in the sheet

Number of rows

Specify how many rows to insert

Yes

Must be a positive integer

Error handling

Parameter Name

Description

Throw error & stop

When an error occurs, the action will trigger an error and stop the execution of the entire app.

Retry command

If an error occurs, the action will retry the command in an attempt to resolve the issue and continue the process.

Ignore error & continue

When an error occurs, the action will be ignored, and the workflow will continue without interruption.

Variables produced

This action doesn't produce any variables.


Using Variables in Conditions

Parameters marked with {x} icon can accept variables. You can use variables to dynamically determine:

  • Which Google Sheet to modify

  • The target row number where blank rows should be inserted

  • How many blank rows to insert

For example, you could use a variable to insert a dynamic number of rows based on a calculation or user input from a previous step in your workflow.


Notes

  • Before using this command, ensure you have properly connected to the Google Sheet and have appropriate permissions to modify it.

  • The row number starts from 1 (not 0), following standard spreadsheet conventions.

  • If you specify a row number that exceeds the current number of rows in the sheet, the blank rows will be added at the end of the sheet.

  • This command is useful when you need to create space for new data entries while preserving existing data structure.

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