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Pre-Built Google Sheets Template with Automated Email Reminders

📅 Feb 12, 2025  •  🕒 2 min read

We've created a fully automated Google Sheets template that:
Sends email reminders for upcoming deadlines
Tracks task completion & status
Pre-installed with Google Scripts – No coding needed!


How to Use the Google Sheets Tracker?

1️⃣ Open the Sheet & Enter Team Tasks

| Task | Assigned To | Due Date | Status ✅ | Email |
|------------|------------|------------|------------|------------|
| Research key topics | Jamie | 2025-02-15 | In Progress | [email protected] |
| Draft first outline | Alex | 2025-02-20 | Not Started | [email protected] |
| Proofreading | Sam | 2025-02-25 | Pending | [email protected] |

Tasks will automatically be checked for upcoming deadlines!


2️⃣ How Automated Email Reminders Work?

Emails are sent automatically when a deadline is:
- 7 days away
- 3 days away
- 1 day away ⚠️

✔ Team members will receive an email like this:
Subject: Reminder: Upcoming Task Due Soon!
Message:

Hi [Team Member],
Just a reminder that your task [Task Name] is due on [Due Date].
Keep up the great work! Let us know if you need any help.
– Your Team Project Tracker

No more forgetting deadlines – automatic reminders keep everyone on track!


3️⃣ Activating the Email Reminder System

To enable automatic email notifications, follow these steps:

1️⃣ Open the Google Sheets link.
2️⃣ Click Extensions → Apps Script.
3️⃣ Click Run ▶️ in the Apps Script editor to test it.
4️⃣ Set up a daily trigger:
- Click Triggers (Clock Icon)
- Select "sendEmailReminders"
- Choose Time-driven → Daily
- Click Save.

Now, Google Sheets will send automated reminders daily!


Built-in Features:

Pre-filled task management system
Automated deadline reminders via email
Real-time tracking of completed & pending tasks
Daily & weekly summary options for team updates



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