# How to Use Google Sheets

## Step 1: Create a spreadsheet

To create a new spreadsheet:

1. Open the Sheets home screen at [sheets.google.com.](https://sheets.google.com/)
2. Click New ![Add](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/031izoDKMxdXAU77HRfxgztmGRusj8fE1D8SYiw0QMEeXPMgkVuaTHYKyfRSoYZI3xM1=w18-h18 "Add"). This will create and open your new spreadsheet.

You can also create new spreadsheets from the URL [sheets.google.com/create](https://sheets.google.com/create).

## Step 2: Edit and format a spreadsheet

You can add, edit, or format text, numbers, or formulas in a spreadsheet.

- [Edit and format a spreadsheet](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/46973?hl%3Den%26ref_topic%3D1361470)
- [Use formulas and functions in a spreadsheet](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/46977?hl%3Den%26ref_topic%3D1361471)

## Step 3: Share & work with others

You can [share files and folders](https://support.google.com/docs/answer/2494822) with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.