Update Values: Google Sheets action

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Spreadsheet ID spreadsheet_id	string	Required	Spreadsheet ID. Example: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms
Range range	string	Required	Range. Example: Sheet1!A1:D1
Values (JSON 2D array) values	string	Required	2D array of values matching the range
Value Input Option valueInputOption	options	Optional	Value Input Option. Options: User Entered, Raw

Sample request

{
  "spreadsheet_id": "e.g. 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
  "range": "e.g. Sheet1!A1:D1",
  "values": "[[\"Updated Name\", \"updated@email.com\", \"2025-01-15\", \"Inactive\"]]",
  "valueInputOption": "{{trigger.valueInputOption}}"
}

Returns

{
  "updatedRows": 1,
  "updatedRange": "Sheet1!A1:D1",
  "spreadsheetId": "1BxiMVs...",
  "updatedColumns": 4
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

FAQ

Questions about Update Values.

What does the Update Values action do in Google Sheets?

Updates cell values in a specific range of a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Use value_input_option=USER_ENTERED to evaluate formulas and date strings as a user typing would.

What inputs does Update Values require?

Required: Spreadsheet ID, Range, Values (JSON 2D array). Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Google Sheets returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Update Values support batch operations?

Yes. Run Update Values inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Sheets's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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