What’s changing
We’re updating the menus in Google Sheets to make it easier to locate the most commonly-used features.
In this update:
- The menu bar and right-click menus have been shortened to better fit your screen to prevent menus from being hidden off screen
- Some features were reorganized and added to more intuitive locations (for example, you can now freeze a row or column from the right-click menu)
- Some descriptions of items in the menu are shorter, enabling faster recognition
- Icons have been added to help you locate features more easily
- Changes are across all menus, including File, Edit, View, Insert, Format, Date, Tools, Extensions, Help, and Accessibility.
Example of updated menus in Google Sheets
Who’s impacted
End users
Why it’s important
The new design improves findability of key features, making it quicker and easier to use Sheets, especially on devices with smaller screens.
Additional details
Some of your favorite menu items may have moved a little, but all existing functionality is still available. We hope that their new home will be more intuitive and make it easier and faster to navigate the product.
Getting started
- Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
- End users: This feature will be ON by default and cannot be disabled. Use the menus as you would regularly and enjoy the new look and feel. Visit the Help Center to learn more about using Google Sheets
Rollout pace
- Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on October 26, 2021
Availability
- Available to all Google Workspace customers, as well as G Suite Basic and Business customers. Also available to users with personal Google Accounts