DocumentApp Class

The document service creates

and opens Documents that can
be edited.

DocumentApp Class 1
The document service creates and opens Documents that can be edited. 1
DocumentApp: 3
Script Editor: 3
Creating Documents: 3
Manipulating Text and Formatting: 4
Working with Tables: 4
Managing Document Properties: 4
Hyperlinks and URLs: 4
Event Triggers: 5
Integration with Other Services: 5
Coding Exercises 5
Exercise 1: Create a New Document 5
Exercise 2: Insert Text into a Document 6
Exercise 3: Format Text in Document 7
Exercise 4: Add a Table to Document 7
Exercise 5: Replace Text in Document 8
Exercise 6: Set Document Properties 9
Exercise 7: Delete a Paragraph 9

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 Exercise 8: Create a Hyperlink 10
Exercise 9: Count Words in Document 11
Exercise 10: Protect Document 11
Quiz Questions: 12
Question: How do you create a new Google Document using Google Apps
Script? 13
Question: Which method is used to insert text into a Google Document? 13
Question: How can you format text in a Google Document using Google Apps
Script? 13
Question: What function is used to add a table to a Google Document? 14
Question: How do you replace specific text in a Google Document? 14
Question: What method is used to set the title of a Google Document? 15
Question: How can you delete a specific paragraph from a Google Document?
15
Question: What is the correct way to insert a hyperlink into a Google
Document? 16
Question: How do you count the number of words in a Google Document using
Google Apps Script? 16
Question: What function is used to protect a Google Document to restrict
editing? 17
Test Your knowledge Quiz 17

Google Apps Script is a scripting language that allows developers

to automate tasks and extend the functionality of various Google
Workspace applications, including Google Docs, Sheets, Slides,
and more. It provides a powerful way to customize and enhance
Google Workspace products, making them more tailored to
specific needs.

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DocumentApp is a specific service within Google Apps Script that
focuses on manipulating and automating actions within Google
Documents. With DocumentApp, developers can programmatically
create, modify, and interact with Google Docs, allowing for the
automation of document-related tasks.

DocumentApp:

Script Editor:
Google Apps Script is typically written and executed in the Script
Editor, an integrated development environment (IDE) provided by
Google. The Script Editor allows developers to write, test, and
debug their scripts.

Creating Documents:
Developers can use Google Apps Script to dynamically create new
Google Documents. This is particularly useful for generating
documents based on templates, form responses, or any other
dynamic data source.

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Manipulating Text and Formatting:
DocumentApp provides methods for inserting, replacing, and
formatting text within a document. This includes setting styles
such as bold, italic, underline, font size, and more.

Working with Tables:

Developers can add tables to documents and manipulate their
content using DocumentApp. This allows for the creation of
structured data, such as reports or grids, within a document.

Managing Document Properties:

Document properties, such as title and description, can be set or
modified using DocumentApp. This enables customization of
document metadata.

Hyperlinks and URLs:

DocumentApp allows for the insertion of hyperlinks into
documents. This is useful for creating interactive documents that
link to external resources.

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Event Triggers:
Google Apps Script supports triggers that allow scripts to run
automatically based on events such as document edits or form
submissions.

Integration with Other Services:

Google Apps Script can be integrated with other Google services
and APIs, providing a seamless way to extend functionality across
the Google Workspace.

In summary, Google Apps Script - DocumentApp offers a versatile

set of tools for automating tasks and creating customized
solutions within Google Documents. Whether it's generating
reports, formatting text, or managing document properties,
developers can leverage the power of scripting to enhance the
capabilities of Google Docs.

Coding Exercises

Exercise 1: Create a New Document

Objective: Write a script to create a new Google Document.
Steps:

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 1. Open Google Drive.
2. Create a new Google Document.
3. Open the Script Editor.
4. Write a script to create a new document.
5. Run the script.
Code:
function createNewDocument() {
var newDoc = DocumentApp.create('My New Document');
Logger.log('Document created: ' + newDoc.getUrl());
}

Exercise 2: Insert Text into a Document

Objective: Insert a specific text into an existing document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to open an existing document and insert text.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function insertTextIntoDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
doc.getBody().appendParagraph('This is a new paragraph.');
}

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Exercise 3: Format Text in Document
Objective: Apply formatting (bold, italic, underline) to specific
text in a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to format text.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function formatTextInDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var text = doc.getBody().getText();
var newText = text.replace('specific text', '**specific text**');
doc.getBody().setText(newText);
}

Exercise 4: Add a Table to Document

Objective: Insert a table into a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.

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 2. Write a script to add a table.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function addTableToDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var table = doc.getBody().appendTable([['Cell 1', 'Cell 2'], ['Cell
3', 'Cell 4']]);
}

Exercise 5: Replace Text in Document

Objective: Replace specific text with new text in a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to find and replace text.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function replaceTextInDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var body = doc.getBody();
var newText = body.getText().replace('old text', 'new text');
body.clear(); // Clear existing content

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body.appendParagraph(newText);
}

Exercise 6: Set Document Properties

Objective: Set properties (title, description) for a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to set document properties.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function setDocumentProperties() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
doc.setTitle('New Title');
doc.setDescription('This is a description for the document.');
}

Exercise 7: Delete a Paragraph

Objective: Delete a specific paragraph from a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.

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 2. Write a script to delete a paragraph.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function deleteParagraph() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var body = doc.getBody();
var paragraphs = body.getParagraphs();
paragraphs[1].remove(); // Delete the second paragraph
}

Exercise 8: Create a Hyperlink

Objective: Insert a hyperlink into a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to add a hyperlink.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function insertHyperlink() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var text = 'Click here';
var url = 'https://www.example.com';

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doc.getBody().appendParagraph(text).setLinkUrl(url);
}

Exercise 9: Count Words in Document

Objective: Count the number of words in a document.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.
2. Write a script to count words.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function countWordsInDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var wordCount = doc.getBody().getText().split(/\s+/).length;
Logger.log('Word count: ' + wordCount);
}

Exercise 10: Protect Document

Objective: Protect a document to restrict editing.
Steps:
1. Open the Script Editor.

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 2. Write a script to protect the document.
3. Run the script.
Code:
function protectDocument() {
var doc = DocumentApp.openById('DOCUMENT_ID'); // Replace
with your document ID
var protection = doc.addEditor('user@example.com'); // Replace
with the email of the user to be granted editing access
protection.remove();
}

Make sure to replace 'DOCUMENT_ID' and other placeholder

values with the actual values relevant to your use case. These
exercises cover various DocumentApp functionalities and provide
a good starting point for working with Google Apps Script and
DocumentApp.

Quiz Questions:
Creating a New Document (Exercise 1-5)

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Question: How do you create a new Google Document using
Google Apps Script?
A) new DocumentApp.createDocument('Document Name');
B) DocumentApp.create('Document Name');
C) createDocument('Document Name');
D) create.newDocument('Document Name');

Answer: B) DocumentApp.create('Document Name');

Question: Which method is used to insert text into a Google

Document?
A) insertText('Text');
B) addText('Text');
C) doc.insert('Text');
D) getBody().appendParagraph('Text');

Answer: D) getBody().appendParagraph('Text');

Question: How can you format text in a Google Document

using Google Apps Script?
A) setFormat('Text', {bold: true});

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B) formatText('Text', {bold: true});
C) getBody().setBold(true);
D) getBody().setTextAttributes(startOffset, endOffset, {bold:
true});

Answer: D) getBody().setTextAttributes(startOffset, endOffset,

{bold: true});

Question: What function is used to add a table to a Google

Document?
A) appendTable(rows, columns);
B) createTable(rows, columns);
C) insertTable(rows, columns);
D) getBody().appendTable(data);

Answer: D) getBody().appendTable(data);

Question: How do you replace specific text in a Google

Document?
A) replaceText('Old', 'New');
B) searchAndReplace('Old', 'New');
C) getBody().replace('Old', 'New');

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D) replace('Old', 'New');

Answer: C) getBody().replace('Old', 'New');

Question: What method is used to set the title of a Google

Document?
A) setTitle('New Title');
B) setDocumentTitle('New Title');
C) doc.title('New Title');
D) set('Title', 'New Title');

Answer: A) setTitle('New Title');

Question: How can you delete a specific paragraph from a

Google Document?
A) deleteParagraph(2);
B) removeParagraph(2);
C) getBody().deleteParagraph(2);
D) getBody().getParagraph(2).delete();

Answer: D) getBody().getParagraph(2).delete();

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Question: What is the correct way to insert a hyperlink into a
Google Document?
A) appendLink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
B) insertHyperlink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
C) getBody().insertLink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
D) getBody().appendParagraph('Click
here').setLinkUrl('https://www.example.com');

Answer: D) getBody().appendParagraph('Click
here').setLinkUrl('https://www.example.com');

Question: How do you count the number of words in a Google

Document using Google Apps Script?
A) countWords();
B) getWordCount();
C) wordCount();
D) getBody().getText().split(/\s+/).length;

Answer: D) getBody().getText().split(/\s+/).length;

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Question: What function is used to protect a Google
Document to restrict editing?
A) restrictEditing();
B) protectDocument();
C) setEditingPermissions();
D) secureDocument();

Answer: B) protectDocument();

Test Your knowledge Quiz

Creating and Manipulating Documents (Questions 1-15):
Question: How do you create a new Google Document using Google Apps Script?
A) DocumentApp.createDocument('Document Name');
B) createNewDocument('Document Name');
C) DocumentApp.create('Document Name');
D) new DocumentApp.Document('Document Name');
Answer: C) DocumentApp.create('Document Name');
Question: Which method is used to insert text into a Google Document?
A) insertText('Text');
B) doc.getBody().appendText('Text');
C) getBody().insertParagraph('Text');
D) getBody().appendParagraph('Text');

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 Answer: D) getBody().appendParagraph('Text');
Question: How can you format a specific text in a Google Document to be bold?
A) setBoldText('Text');
B) formatText('Text', {bold: true});
C) getBody().setBold(true);
D) doc.format('Text', 'bold');
Answer: B) formatText('Text', {bold: true});
Question: What function is used to add a table to a Google Document?
A) createTable(rows, columns);
B) addTable(rows, columns);
C) doc.createTable(rows, columns);
D) getBody().appendTable(data);
Answer: D) getBody().appendTable(data);
Question: How do you replace specific text in a Google Document?
A) replaceText('Old', 'New');
B) searchAndReplace('Old', 'New');
C) getBody().replace('Old', 'New');
D) replace('Old', 'New');
Answer: C) getBody().replace('Old', 'New');
Question: What method is used to set the title of a Google Document?
A) setTitle('New Title');
B) setDocumentTitle('New Title');
C) doc.title('New Title');
D) set('Title', 'New Title');

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 Answer: A) setTitle('New Title');
Question: How can you delete a specific paragraph from a Google Document?
A) deleteParagraph(2);
B) removeParagraph(2);
C) getBody().deleteParagraph(2);
D) getBody().getParagraph(2).remove();
Answer: D) getBody().getParagraph(2).remove();
Question: What is the correct way to insert a hyperlink into a Google Document?
A) appendLink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
B) insertHyperlink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
C) getBody().insertLink('Click here', 'https://www.example.com');
D) getBody().appendParagraph('Click
here').setLinkUrl('https://www.example.com');
Answer: D) getBody().appendParagraph('Click
here').setLinkUrl('https://www.example.com');
Question: How do you count the number of words in a Google Document using
Google Apps Script?
A) countWords();
B) getWordCount();
C) wordCount();
D) getBody().getText().split(/\s+/).length;
Answer: D) getBody().getText().split(/\s+/).length;
Question: What function is used to protect a Google Document to restrict editing?
A) restrictEditing();

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 B) protectDocument();
C) setEditingPermissions();
D) secureDocument();
Answer: B) protectDocument();
Question: Which method is used to clear all content from the body of a Google
Document?
A) clearContent();
B) deleteContent();
C) removeAll();
D) getBody().clear();
Answer: D) getBody().clear();
Question: What is the purpose of the getActiveDocument() method?
A) It retrieves the most recently opened document.
B) It creates a new active document.
C) It gets the document currently being edited.
D) It opens the last saved document.
Answer: C) It gets the document currently being edited.
Question: How do you append a new paragraph with a heading style to a Google
Document?
A) getBody().appendHeading('Heading Text');
B) getBody().appendParagraph('Heading
Text').setHeadingStyle(DocumentApp.ParagraphHeading.HEADING1);
C) appendParagraph('Heading Text', {heading: true});
D) appendHeading('Heading Text', 1);

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 Answer: B) getBody().appendParagraph('Heading
Text').setHeadingStyle(DocumentApp.ParagraphHeading.HEADING1);
Question: What method is used to insert an image into a Google Document?
A) insertImage('URL');
B) getBody().addImage('URL');
C) getImage('URL');
D) appendImage('URL');
Answer: B) getBody().addImage('URL');
Question: How can you set line spacing in a paragraph within a Google Document?
A) getBody().setLineSpacing(1.5);
B) setParagraphLineSpacing('Paragraph Text', 1.5);
C) setLineSpacing('Paragraph Text', 1.5);
D) appendParagraph('Paragraph Text').setLineSpacing(1.5);
Answer: A) getBody().setLineSpacing(1.5);
Managing Document Properties and Advanced Concepts (Questions 16-25):
Question: What is the purpose of the getDescription() method in Google Apps
Script?
A) It sets the description of a document.
B) It retrieves the description of a document.
C) It appends a description paragraph to a document.
D) It removes the description of a document.
Answer: B) It retrieves the description of a document.
Question: How can you retrieve the URL of a Google Document using Google Apps
Script?

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 A) doc.getLink();
B) getDocumentURL();
C) doc.getUrl();
D) getUrl(doc);
Answer: C) doc.getUrl();
Question: What is the purpose of the removeEditor(email) method in
DocumentApp?
A) It deletes the editor from the document.
B) It removes editing permissions for the specified email.
C) It clears all editors from the document.
D) It prevents editors from accessing the document.
Answer: B) It removes editing permissions for the specified email.
Question: Which method is used to create a named range in a Google Document?
A) createNamedRange('Range Name');
B) doc.getNamedRange('Range Name');
C) getBody().addNamedRange('Range Name');
D) addNamedRange('Range Name');
Answer: C) getBody().addNamedRange('Range Name');
Question: How can you iterate through all paragraphs in the body of a Google
Document?
A) forEachParagraph(callbackFunction);
B) for (var i = 0; i < getBody().getParagraphs().length; i++) {}
C) doc.getBody().forEachParagraph(callbackFunction);
D) for (var paragraph in getBody().getParagraphs()) {}

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 Answer: C) doc.getBody().forEachParagraph(callbackFunction);
Question: Which event trigger is used to run a script when a Google Document is
opened?
A) onOpen();
B) onLoad();
C) onEdit();
D) onDocumentOpen();
Answer: A) onOpen();
Question: How do you set the background color of a specific paragraph in a
Google Document?
A) setBackgroundColor('Color');
B) getBody().setParagraphBackgroundColor('Color');
C) doc.getBody().getParagraph(1).setBackgroundColor('Color');
D) getBody().getParagraph(1).setBackgroundColor('Color');
Answer: D) getBody().getParagraph(1).setBackgroundColor('Color');
Question: What is the purpose of the getChild(childIndex) method in
DocumentApp?
A) It adds a child element to the document.
B) It retrieves the child at the specified index.
C) It removes the child at the specified index.
D) It counts the number of children in the document.
Answer: B) It retrieves the child at the specified index.
Question: How do you retrieve the text of a specific paragraph in a Google
Document?

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 A) getTextOfParagraph(1);
B) doc.getBody().getParagraph(1).getText();
C) getParagraphText(1);
D) getBody().getTextOfParagraph(1);
Answer: B) doc.getBody().getParagraph(1).getText();
Question: What method is used to insert a page break in a Google Document?
A) insertPageBreak();
B) getBody().appendPageBreak();
C) addPageBreak();
D) appendPageBreak();
Answer: B) getBody().appendPageBreak();
Scripting and Advanced Topics (Questions 26-35):
Question: How can you create a custom menu in Google Docs using Google Apps
Script?
A) createMenu('Custom Menu');
B) addMenu('Custom Menu');
C) DocumentApp.createMenu('Custom Menu');
D) createCustomMenu('Custom Menu');
Answer: C) DocumentApp.createMenu('Custom Menu');
Question: Which method is used to execute a function when a menu item is
selected?
A) onMenuSelect(callbackFunction);
B) executeFunction(callbackFunction);
C) getMenu().addItem('Item', callbackFunction);

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 D) getMenu().select('Item', callbackFunction);
Answer: C) getMenu().addItem('Item', callbackFunction);
Question: How can you set a named range to cover a specific range of elements in
a Google Document?
A) getBody().setNamedRange('Range Name', start, end);
B) getNamedRange('Range Name').setRange(start, end);
C) getBody().getRange(start, end).setNamedRange('Range Name');
D) addNamedRange('Range Name', start, end);
Answer: B) getNamedRange('Range Name').setRange(start, end);
Question: What is the purpose of the getCursor() method in Google Apps Script?
A) It retrieves the cursor position in the document.
B) It sets the cursor to a specific location.
C) It adds a cursor element to the document.
D) It clears the cursor from the document.
Answer: A) It retrieves the cursor position in the document.
Question: How can you insert a horizontal rule (line) in a Google Document?
A) appendHorizontalRule();
B) getBody().insertHorizontalRule();
C) addHorizontalRule();
D) insertHorizontalRule();
Answer: B) getBody().insertHorizontalRule();
Question: What is the purpose of the getLinkUrl() method in Google Apps Script?
A) It retrieves the URL of a hyperlink in the document.
B) It sets the URL for a hyperlink.

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 C) It adds a link to a specific element in the document.
D) It removes a hyperlink from the document.
Answer: A) It retrieves the URL of a hyperlink in the document.
Question: How do you add a comment to a specific range in a Google Document?
A) getBody().addComment('Comment', start, end);
B) addComment('Comment', start, end);
C) getCommentRange(start, end).addComment('Comment');
D) getRange(start, end).addComment('Comment');
Answer: C) getCommentRange(start, end).addComment('Comment');
Question: What is the purpose of the getBookmark(id) method in DocumentApp?
A) It retrieves the bookmark with the specified ID.
B) It creates a new bookmark with the specified ID.
C) It adds a bookmark to the document.
D) It removes the bookmark with the specified ID.
Answer: A) It retrieves the bookmark with the specified ID.

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