ActionGoogle SheetsUpdated May 2026

How do I clear a range in Google Sheets?

Short answer: Drop the "Google Sheets → Clear Values" action anywhere in your workflow, map the inputs from upstream nodes, and publish.

Use this action All 9 Google Sheets actions

Inputs

The fields this action accepts.

Every field can be mapped from an upstream trigger, AI step, table row, or hard-coded literal.

Field	Type	Required	Description
Spreadsheet ID spreadsheet_id	string	Required	Spreadsheet ID. Example: 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms
Range range	string	Required	Range. Example: Sheet1!A2:E100

Sample request

{
  "spreadsheet_id": "e.g. 1BxiMVs0XRA5nFMdKvBdBZjgmUUqptlbs74OgVE2upms",
  "range": "e.g. Sheet1!A2:E100"
}

Returns

{
  "clearedRange": "Sheet1!A2:E100",
  "spreadsheetId": "1BxiMVs..."
}

Use these fields in downstream nodes for routing, logging, or error handling.

Triggered by

Apps that pair well as the trigger for Clear Values.

Any of these apps can fire this action as part of a workflow.

Gmail → Google Sheets

1 Gmail triggers

Slack → Google Sheets

13 Slack triggers

HubSpot → Google Sheets

18 HubSpot triggers

Stripe → Google Sheets

10 Stripe triggers

FAQ

Questions about Clear Values.

What does the Clear Values action do in Google Sheets?

Clears all values from a range in a Google Sheets spreadsheet. Formatting and validation rules are preserved; only the cell values are removed.

What inputs does Clear Values require?

Required: Spreadsheet ID, Range. Every input accepts a static value or a variable from any upstream node in your workflow.

Can I use dynamic inputs from earlier workflow nodes?

Yes. Any field on this action can pull values from upstream nodes, whether that's a form response, a trigger payload, an AI output, or a lookup result.

What happens if Google Sheets returns an error?

The workflow pauses on the failed node, the error message is captured in the run log, and you can retry the run with one click. Auto-retry policies are configurable per workflow with exponential backoff up to 5 attempts.

Does Clear Values support batch operations?

Yes. Run Clear Values inside a Loop node to process arrays. Tiny Command handles Google Sheets's rate limits automatically so you don't have to throttle manually.

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