Google Spreadsheets as part of the Google Docs suite added several new features including a Google spreadsheet gadgets directory.
To add a gadget, click on the "Insert" dropdown and select "Gadget". Each gadget can be embedded into web pages or added to iGoogle, which is extremely cool because the data is updated automatically.
Currently available gadgets include: Motion chart: A Flash-based gadget animates certain numbers over time Gauges: Adds gauges (as pictured below) with dials visually indicating the cell values Table: Adds grouping and filtering features Heatmap: A world map is connected to your cells containing an ISO country code, and then add color of different intensities to the countries Web search and image search: Displays a result from Google by searching for your cell value Organization chart: Draws a hierarchy based on cells containing names (pictured) |
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