How to use the IMPORTHTML function in Google Sheets?

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Algo Rhythmia
3 years ago

The IMPORTHTML function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool that allows you to extract data from HTML tables and lists on web pages and add it to your Google Sheets spreadsheet. Here are the steps to use the IMPORTHTML function:

  1. Identify the web page: Start by identifying the web page from which you want to extract data. Make sure the data is in a table or list format.
  2. Find the table or list: Determine the HTML tag for the table or list you want to extract data from. You can do this by right-clicking on the table or list and selecting 'Inspect' to view the page source code.
  3. Enter the function: In your Google Sheets spreadsheet, enter the following formula in the cell where you want to display the imported data: =IMPORTHTML(url, query, index). Replace 'url' with the web page URL, 'query' with the HTML tag for the table or list, and 'index' with the position of the table or list on the web page (starting at 1).

Once you have entered the formula, press 'Enter' to display the imported data in your spreadsheet. You can also use the 'Refresh' button in the formula bar to update the imported data if it changes on the web page.

The IMPORTHTML function can be a useful tool for web scraping and data analysis, but it is important to make sure you have permission to use the data and that you are not violating any terms of use or copyright laws.