Before using data from your computer in Visuals, upload your spreadsheets to Google Sheets. Use data in .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, .xlt, .xltx, .xltm, .ods, .csv, .txt, .tsv, or .tab format.
- Go to docs.google.com/spreadsheets/
A list of Google accounts will appear
- Log in to your account
- Click the Blank spreadsheet icon beneath "Start a new spreadsheet"
A new spreadsheet will open
- Click File
- Find File in the top menu bar
A menu will expand
- Click Import
An "Import file" dialog box will open
- Click Upload
- Find Upload at the top of the dialog box
- The "Upload" tab will open
- Drag your file from your computer to the Google upload box
A progress bar will appear
When your upload is finished, the "Import action" dialog box will open
- Verify that "Replace Spreadsheet" is selected, then click Import
Data will appear on your spreadsheet
- Title your sheet
- Verify that your data is in the right format
- Set headers for rows if necessary
- When you are finished, click Share
Sharing settings will open in a dialog box
- Click Advanced
Advanced sharing settings will open
- Click Change next to "Private - Only you can access"
- Select "On - Anyone with the Link" or "On - Public to the Web"
- Click Save
- Click Done
Your spreadsheet is ready for Visuals