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Google Sheet not showing forumla results

I have user with a pretty involved Google spreadsheet of budgeting figures that has multiple formulas that are not displaying any results in the cell, where there should be.The formula is there, and is referencing dollar amounts in other cells that a...

Disable Global Directory for an OU

We have an OU in google that houses terminated users temporarily, and I am wondering if there is a way via the Dashboard to remove these accounts from the GAL. We would like all other users not to be able to see these users in this specific OU as the...

Prevent PWA installs?

I've been dealing with trying to successfully block a couple specific "gaming" websites from our students using our web filter (Securly).  Students are on Chromebooks.I've got the domain(s) blocked currently, but have learned that some students did t...

Justin_W by Contributor II
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KnowBe4 in Education

Hi,I was wondering if anybody uses KnowBe4 in their school district.User education is very important and it is something we lack. I used KnowBe4 at my old job and I thought it was amazing!I know one big turn-off for some districts (like mine) is the ...

mgoller by New Contributor II
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GEAG Feedback Request

Your opinion matters! Every 6 months, Google asks us to gather user feedback. I'd be grateful if you could take 5 minutes to complete this form. I understand how busy you are but we value your opinions and want to ensure they are captured to improve...

Kristal by Community Manager
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strange additional profile issue

Hello.  Get a load of this one.Windows 11 Pro workstation, and Windows 11 Pro laptop.  Both at version 23H2 (OS Build 22631.4317).Both using Chrome browser version 130.0.6723.59 (Official Build) (64-bit).I have two student "test" accounts I have crea...

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Dynamic Groups and external members

The question:  Is it possible to add external users to a Dynamic Group?  If so, how?I have looked everywhere that I can think of, and I can't find a clear answer.  We have certain Dynamic Groups that are very widely used, and these have worked like a...

JRogers by New Contributor
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Managing User Generated YouTube Content?

Does anyone know of any way for us to enumerate or control the Youtube content created by our users in our Google Workspace tennant?Can we control them in any way, so if we spot some content that we don't want there, remove it?Or look at when somethi...

JL by New Contributor
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Custom admin roles

Hello,I am trying to figure out how, and whether it is possible, to create a custom role to grant a user visibility to the following areas within my admin console:Apps/Google Workspace Marketplace appsSecurity/Access & Data Control/API controls/App a...

classroom

I would like to have a page in Google Classroom that allows teachers to switch to a mode where students can upload and submit assignments. 

lcswater by New Contributor
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missing Google Classroom emails

I have a student who was receiving email notifications from Google Classroom and they stopped a few weeks ago.  I searched the Email Log in GAC and there have been no emails from Google Classroom to her for the last few weeks.  I also checked her Gma...

Google Profile Pic requirements?

I have successfully updated our SIS and Destiny systems with our recent school yearbook photos. However, I ran faculty accounts first in Google with the same jpg files and everyone is stretched out and out of focus. This is a new photography company ...

MaryGrant by New Contributor II
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Google calendar event notifications on a chromebook

Hello.We are wanting to have calendar events for students throw up a pop up reminder message about upcoming events.Under the Google calendar notification settings there are two types.  Alerts, or desktop notifications.Alerts are quite useless as they...

Blocking Google Translate for students

Has anybody been directed to block students from using Google Translate lately?The way I see it, Google Translate actually lives within three different spaces.1). The actual website: https://translate.google.com2). An admin workspace setting3). A sim...

What do you need to thrive in your leadership role?

If Google were to design a program to expand leadership for current leaders, what would be some areas of focus?  Would you please provide your thoughts by taking this 3 minute brief survey?  Thank you so much!!! Kristal

Kristal by Community Manager
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Captive Portal Issues

Hey all,When we powerwash Chromebooks we connect them to our Guest WiFi so they can get policies and move to our managed network. After the powerwash is complete we select our WiFi and the device sits on the "Getting the device ready..." screen for t...

Google Form ?

Is there any way of finding out who created or owns a Google form all we have is the URL. I tried using the gibbrish ID and searching the drive logs for that

Students adding a printer from home

We have OS settings turned off for students (for obvious reasons). Is there a way to allow them to add a home printer without opening up settings in general? Is there a way to whitelist the printer setting? We have the printer set to allow them to ad...

Google Cache ?

This is sort of a general? To which there be no answer but in the years since we've switched to google and all the apps we use that people tend to call with issues about the solution many many times is to clear the browser cache. I'll be our HD gets ...

Students Accessing Others' Work

The students can see each other's work but cannot edit it. Is there a setting in the Admin Console that would prevent this?   Thank you!

Metz49 by New Contributor II
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Resolved! Group Policy for Third Party Access

Is there a way to set third party app access by a group rather than an OU?  If not, has anyone found a work-around? I have an elite group of students that need access to a particular app, but the problem is they are in OUs that also designate specifi...

TBarnett by New Contributor
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Call for GEAG Participation - Panel on Cyber Security

Hey GEAG! It’s time to tap into our worldwide community for a panel event. The topic? Cybersecurity. Let’s gather a few of you Google Admins with different experiences and perspectives on the topic and share your thoughts about what the current strug...

chand by Admin Moderator
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OneDrive Integration into Chromebook Files App?

Hi, I've just updated to 129 on my Chromebook and looking through the new features advertised is "OneDrive directly from your files app....!" How do I enable it in my tennant, i've had it for a while on my personal Chromebook. Is it the "OneDrive" An...

JL by New Contributor
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Shared drive usage

We have over the years accumulated a large number of shared drives. We suspect many may not be used anymore but is there any way to tell? For example can I query drives to see if anyone has accessed any of the files in lets say a year? We're looking ...