Get Chart locates and retrieves specific charts from your Google Sheets by their alt text.

Most commonly used with the Add Sheets Chart node to automatically insert charts into Google Slides presentations. Essential for workflows that need to reference, copy, or work with existing charts and visualizations from your spreadsheets.


Inputs

FieldTypeRequiredDescription
Spreadsheet URL/IDTextYesGoogle Sheets document link or ID
Working SheetSelectYesWhich sheet tab contains the chart
Alt TextTextYesThe alt text identifier of the chart you want to find

How It Works

This node searches your specified Google Sheets tab for a chart with matching alt text and retrieves it for use in your workflow. The chart’s alt text acts as a unique identifier, making it easy to reference specific visualizations.

🔗 Common Workflow Pattern: Get Chart → Add Sheets Chart = Automated chart insertion into presentations

Alt Text Setup

Before using this node, you need to set alt text for your charts in Google Sheets:

  1. Click on your chart in Google Sheets
  2. Click the 3-dots menu (⋮) in the chart’s toolbar
  3. Select “Alt text” from the dropdown
  4. Enter a descriptive name (e.g., “Monthly Sales Chart”, “Q4 Performance”)
  5. Save the alt text

Alt Text Best Practices:

  • Use descriptive, unique names
  • Keep names consistent across similar charts
  • Use clear identification (date, metric, purpose)

Configuration Examples

Complete Chart-to-Slides Workflow

Scenario: Automatically insert Google Sheets chart into Google Slides presentation

Step 1 - Get Chart:

  • Spreadsheet URL/ID: Your analytics spreadsheet
  • Working Sheet: “Sales Dashboard”
  • Alt Text: “Monthly Sales Chart”

Step 2 - Add to Slides: Connect this node’s output to Add Sheets Chart node to automatically insert the chart into your presentation.

Result: Chart automatically retrieved and inserted into slides.

Retrieve Sales Performance Chart

Scenario: Get a specific sales chart for use in presentations

Configuration:

  • Spreadsheet URL/ID: Your analytics spreadsheet
  • Working Sheet: “Sales Dashboard”
  • Alt Text: “Monthly Sales Chart”

Result: Chart retrieved and available for workflow use.


Best Practices

Alt Text Naming Convention

  • Use descriptive names: “Campaign Performance Q3” not “Chart1”
  • Include key identifiers: metrics, time periods, data source
  • Avoid special characters: stick to letters, numbers, spaces
  • Keep names unique: don’t duplicate alt text in the same sheet

Chart Preparation

  • Set alt text immediately after creating charts
  • Document chart purposes and their alt text names
  • Test chart retrieval before building complex workflows
  • Update alt text when chart data or purpose changes

Workflow Design

  • Verify alt text spelling matches exactly
  • Handle missing charts gracefully in your workflows
  • Use consistent sheet organization for easier chart management
  • Test with different charts to ensure reliability

Error Prevention

  • Double-check alt text before running workflows
  • Ensure charts exist on the specified sheet
  • Verify sheet names match your spreadsheet
  • Test on copies before modifying original sheets

Credit Cost

Free to use - no credits required.


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