Calculate Reading Time with Custom Function in Google Sheets

How to Create a Custom Function for Reading Time in Google Sheets In this video, you will learn step-by-step how to create a custom function in Google Sheets to calculate the reading time of text based on words per minute. The tutorial covers setting up a new function in Google Sheets with App Script, handling optional parameters, and adding helpful descriptions for users. By the end of the video, you will be able to use two new custom functions: 'reading time' and 'time to read', which will provide an estimated reading time for any text inputted into your spreadsheet. This video is a part of the Better Sheets YouTube series, which aims to provide you with practical tips, tricks, and how-tos for maximizing the potential of your Google Sheets. 00:00 Introduction to Reading Time Calculation 00:26 Setting Up the Custom Function 01:13 Implementing the Word Count Logic 01:43 Calculating Minutes and Seconds 03:00 Finalizing the Custom Function 03:06 Testing and Enhancing the Function 03:38 Adding Descriptions and Parameters 04:30 Creating Multiple Function Names 04:56 Conclusion and Next Steps