Tutorial7 min readJuly 23, 2026

How to Install and Use Translate My Sheet

Install the Google Sheets add-on, choose a translation scope and engine, and run your first selected-cell translation.

Installing Translate My Sheet from Google Workspace Marketplace

1. Install the add-on

Open the Translate My Sheet listing in Google Workspace Marketplace, select Install, and complete the Google authorization flow.

Translate My Sheet listing in Google Workspace Marketplace with the Install button highlighted — Install Translate My Sheet from its official Google Workspace Marketplace listing.

2. Open it in Google Sheets

Open a spreadsheet, then choose Extensions → Translate My Sheet – AI Translator → Start Translate. The translation controls appear in a sidebar on the right.

Google Sheets Extensions menu showing Translate My Sheet and Start Translate — Launch the sidebar from Extensions → Translate My Sheet – AI Translator → Start Translate.

3. Select cells or the active sheet

Highlight a range for a focused job, or choose the full-sheet scope when the complete active sheet is intended for translation. Formula cells are detected and skipped.

Translate My Sheet ready to translate the current Google Sheets selection — Leave Translate All Cells disabled for a selection-only job. The add-on uses the current selection in Google Sheets.

4. Choose an engine and language

Start with Google Translate for free, or use OpenAI, Claude, or Gemini with Pro. Choose one of the 134 target languages from the selector at the top of the sidebar.

Translate My Sheet sidebar showing target language, four translation engines, and advanced settings — The same sidebar contains the target language, engine choice, translation scope, backup option, and custom rules.

5. Start with a sample

Translate a small range, review the result, then expand to the intended selection or active sheet. Keep the optional sheet clone enabled for important bulk jobs.

6. Monitor or cancel

Follow current and total items, status, and estimated time in the sidebar. Cancel the active job if the scope, engine, or instructions need to change.

Translation progress dialog inside Translate My Sheet — During a job, the progress dialog shows processed items, the current cell, estimated time, and a cancel control.

7. Review the translated cells

Check meaning, terminology, protected names, punctuation, and formatting before translating a larger range. Keep the source available when the content needs editorial or professional review.

Completed French translation in the demo Google Sheets product catalog — Review a completed sample before expanding the same setup to more rows or the full active sheet.