Once you’ve activated ImportFromWeb in a Google Sheets file, you’ll notice that a sidebar opens on the right part of your spreadsheet.
What’s a sidebar?
A sidebar is a panel that appears on the right-hand side of your Google Sheets interface. Google Sheets add-ons use sidebars to give users an easy, intuitive way to interact with features. Sidebars are especially useful for guiding workflows, managing settings, and launching actions with just a few clicks.
The two ImportFromWeb sidebars
ImportFromWeb comes with 2 sidebars, depending on the solution you’re using, i.e. the =IMPORTFROMWEB() formula or Task Manager. Each of them can be open from the spreadsheet menu in Extensions > ImportFromWeb.
Regular sidebar (used along with the =IMPORTFROMWEB() formula)
Your control panel for using ImportFromWeb with 4 main tabs:
- START: Access docs, support, and a starter template
- TEMPLATES: Use pre-set configs for sites like Amazon, Google, LinkedIn, and more
- MONITOR: Refresh functions, view metadata, and check for errors
- ACCOUNT: Track usage and manage your subscription
Click here to get all the details about the ImportFromWeb regular sidebar.
Task Manager Sidebar
This sidebar is your control center for more advanced scraping tasks. It lets you:
- Create and execute your scraping tasks
- Schedule recurring extractions
- Access stored (historical) data and settings
- Track usage and manage your subscription