Open GSHEET File

The GSHEET file extension is essentially indicative of a link to a spreadsheet created using Google Sheets, a free online spreadsheet program offered via Google Drive. Before delving into ways to open and manipulate such files, it is absolutely crucial to point out that a GSHEET file is not the actual spreadsheet, but merely a clickable link that accesses your spreadsheet directly from Google's server. This understanding is paramount to discuss possible formats and ways to open these files.

Opening GSHEET Files

The most straightforward way to open a GSHEET file is by double-clicking on the file, upon which your system defaults to using the most relevant application that can display the file. For GSHEET files, this is typically a web browser that can access Google Sheets online here.

Importing GSHEET Files

In case you want to make use of the data stored in Google Sheets, you can import the spreadsheet into another software. For instance, Microsoft Excel offers a way to import these sheets using the 'File' >> 'Open' and then selecting the file. While the GSHEET isn't essentially the spreadsheet, this imports the data from the online Google Spreadsheet into Excel. You can find detailed instruction on Microsoft's official page.

Converting GSHEET Files

It might be necessary to convert a GSHEET file to another format like XLSX (Excel spreadsheet) or CSV for ease of use in different software or offline usage. This is conveniently possible from within Google Sheets application. When opened, navigate via 'File' >> 'Download' >> choose desired format. A detailed guide to this conversion process can be found on Google's Support page.

GSHEET File Important Information

Having discussed possible formats and ways in using GSHEET files, it is indispensable to stress once more the nature of GSHEET files. Being essentially a link and not the spreadsheet, they do not store spreadsheet data. This has implications such as the unavailability of data when offline. Make sure the data gets downloaded or imported for offline access.