How to Use Google Sheets Step 1: Create a spreadsheet To create a new spreadsheet: Open the Sheets home screen at sheets.google.com. Click New  . This will create and open your new spreadsheet. You can also create new spreadsheets from the URL 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 Use formulas and functions in a spreadsheet Step 3: Share & work with others You can share files and folders with people and choose whether they can view, edit, or comment on them.