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title: "Format specific word inside a Google Sheet cell using Google Apps Script"
author: "Martin Hawksey"
date: 2021-01-22T16:06:43+00:00
modified: 2021-01-22T16:06:46+00:00
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description: "Format (bold) a single word or a group of words automatically in sheets, using google apps script. This example from Sourabh Choraria is a nice example of how you can apply text formatting to parts..."
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# Format specific word inside a Google Sheet cell using Google Apps Script

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> Format (bold) a single word or a group of words automatically in sheets, using google apps script.

This example from Sourabh Choraria is a nice example of how you can apply text formatting to parts of Google Sheet cell values. Reading Sourabh post got me thinking if having an Add-on or built in feature that used basic markdown for cell formatting would be useful? e.g. typing `I just love **bold text**` would result in the cell being displayed as `I just love **bold text**`.

Source: *[format specific word inside a google sheet cell using apps script*](https://script.gs/format-specific-word-inside-a-google-sheet-cell-using-apps-script/)

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