Predictive text in Google Sheets: how Lightkey works in your spreadsheets
Yes, Lightkey works in Google Sheets. When you type text into a cell or a comment, Lightkey predicts your next words in grey right where you're typing. Press Tab to accept, or keep typing. It also suggests spelling corrections as you go.
How it works
Google Sheets runs in the browser, so Lightkey works there through the Lightkey extension for Chrome or Edge, which works together with the Lightkey desktop app. Install the desktop app, add the extension, and open a spreadsheet.
What it helps you write in Google Sheets
Spreadsheets carry a lot of repeated text: status notes, descriptions, category names and comments. Lightkey learns the ones you use, for example:
“Waiting for approval from legal”
“Invoice sent, awaiting payment”
“Updated with October figures”
“See comment in row 12”
Google Sheets' autocomplete suggests entries already in the same column. Lightkey predicts your own phrases wherever you type them.
Private by design
Lightkey's prediction engine runs on your own computer. What you type isn't sent to a cloud service to get a prediction, and Lightkey keeps working offline.
Get started
Download Lightkey and start your free 30-day trial.
Install the Lightkey extension for Chrome or Edge if you also work in the browser.
Open Microsoft Teams and start typing. Press Tab to accept a prediction.
Lightkey works in more than 80 languages and in virtually every app on your Windows PC. See all supported apps.
Also read: predictive text in Excel and Google Docs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Lightkey work in Google Sheets?
Yes, through the Lightkey extension for Chrome or Edge, which works together with the Lightkey desktop app on Windows.
How is Lightkey different from autocomplete in Google Sheets?
Google Sheets' autocomplete suggests entries that already appear in the same column. Lightkey predicts your own phrases as you type, in any cell or comment.
Does Lightkey work in Excel too?
Yes. Lightkey works in the Excel desktop app on Windows and in Excel on the web.
Can I use the extension without the desktop app?
No. The Chrome and Edge extension works together with the Lightkey desktop app, so you need both.
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