How to Install and Use AppSheet?

AppSheet is a popular platform where anybody with basic computer skills can create applications for mobiles and desktops. The highlight of AppSheet is that the user need not have any coding knowledge to make the best use of this platform.

The major data sources for AppSheet are Google Drive, Office 365, DropBox, etc. This US-based platform enables millions of computer users to create adequate applications for purposes like the following.

  • Tracking 
  • Project management
  • Team management
  • Inventory management
  • Forming databases, etc.

How to Install AppSheet?

It is easy to install AppSheet through the following steps.

Step 1

Visit the iTunes and Google Play stores. Search and find the AppSheet application from the platforms.

Step 2

Click the Download and Install option next to the AppSheet application and download it.

Step 3

After the download, install the AppSheet application. 

Step 4

Once the application is up, the user can click the AppSheet icon anytime to launch the application. 

It is advisable to keep the AppSheet icon on the desktop for better access.

How to Use AppSheet? 

It is possible to use AppSheet effectively by following the steps below.

Step 1

Open the database or spreadsheet you plan to use as the data source for your new application. You can choose from Excel, Google Sheets, etc. 

Step 2

Connect AppSheet to the data source. You can use the My Apps page to make the connection. Go to the My Apps page in AppSheet and click the Make A New App option.

Step 3

You can preview your new application on the left side of the AppSheet window. This feature helps you make all the necessary changes in the app. 

You can use different menu options like Home, Info, Automation, etc., to make the changes.

Step 4

You should now mention how the application will take the data from the source. You can type it in or choose the correct option from the available one. The user has to go to the Data option to make these changes.

Step 5

You can now customize their new application using the various menu options. After finishing the application, give a test run and proceed to publishing.