Make spreadsheet input rule changes easier to spot
Turn detected data validation updates into a visual note collaborators can quickly review.
Trigger
Data Validation Rule Changed
Triggers when data validation rules change (added/updated/removed) in a Google Spreadsheet. Uses snapshot-based diffing to detect changes between polls.
Action
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Why this helps
When input rules change, people may keep entering data the old way unless the update is made visible.
- Make detected input rule changes visible to collaborators.
- Create a quick visual note from available event details.
- Reduce confusion after spreadsheet entry rules change.
Setup
Build it in a few focused steps.
- 1Connect Google Sheets and Cloudlayer once in the Notis portal.
- 2Create an automation in Automations, then choose a name and prompt.
- 3Tell Notis to present the detected validation changes as a simple visual note.
- 4Choose Data Validation Rule Changed as the trigger and select where run reports go.
- 5Test with one real validation rule change and inspect the image.
Questions about this workflow
What changes can start this workflow?
Added, updated, or removed data validation rules detected through snapshot-based diffing.
Can it tell collaborators what they should enter now?
Only if the new rule details are provided by the event or the instruction gives Notis enough available information.
Will it modify the spreadsheet rules?
No. It creates an image note about detected changes.
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