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Add a file chip in Google Sheets

Use the table header menu to change the "File" column type to File chip. Leave the cells blank and do not change the Project values.

Verified by JosephineJuly 25, 2026About 60 seconds

Quick answer

Use the table header menu to change the "File" column type to File chip. Leave the cells blank and do not change the Project values.

Step-by-step

1

Select the targetUse the table header menu to change the "File" column type to File chip.

2

Apply the changeLeave the cells blank and.

Shortcut or faster method

Select the full target range first. This avoids repeating the same change cell by cell.

Expected result

The File table column is configured as a Files chip column.

Common mistake

Changing the source values while applying the formatting or structure change.

Troubleshooting

Undo the last change, reselect the intended range, and try again. The File table column is configured as a Files chip column.

Example spreadsheet data

This is the clean fixture used for the verified run.

Project	File
Website refresh
Quarterly report
Launch plan

Video transcript

Open the prepared Practice spreadsheet.
Select the target. Use the table header menu to change the "File" column type to File chip.
Apply the change. Leave the cells blank and.
The File table column is configured as a Files chip column.