Transform Your Google Sheets with Sutra Tools – Smart Automation Made Simple

Export Google Sheets to JSON/XML, Split Data into Multiple Sheets, and Instantly Find & Highlight Cells with Sutra Tools

Working with large datasets in Google Sheets often demands advanced tools—whether it’s finding and highlighting critical information, splitting huge datasets, or exporting data into developer-friendly formats like JSON or XML.

That’s where the Miscellaneous Features in Sutra Tools shine. This powerful collection of utilities simplifies your complex data tasks, saving you time, reducing errors, and eliminating the need for complicated scripts or formulas.

What is the Miscellaneous Section in Sutra Tools?

The Miscellaneous panel in Sutra Tools is your Swiss Army knife for advanced data operations inside Google Sheets.

It offers 4 key features:

  1. Find & Highlight Data

  2. Split Data Into Multiple Sheets

  3. Export to JSON

  4. Export to XML

These tools empower data analysts, developers, and spreadsheet power users to handle special tasks in seconds—without technical knowledge.

Here’s What You Can Do

FeatureDescription
Find & Highlight DataSearch for specific values in your sheet and instantly highlight them
Split Data Into SheetsAutomatically separate rows into different sheets based on selected criteria
Export to JSONConvert your sheet data into JSON format—perfect for APIs or developers
Export to XMLExport your sheet data into XML format—useful for integrations & backups

How to Use It (Step by Step)

Find & Highlight Data in Google Sheets Using Sutra Tools
  1. Click on “Find & Highlight Data” from the Sutra Tools panel.

  2. A pop-up will open.
    In the “Find” field, enter the value or keyword you want to search for.

  3. Choose where to search:

    • From the Search dropdown, select one of:

      • Selection – to search within a selected range

      • Current Sheet

      • All Sheets

  4. Select a Highlight Color to mark the matching cells.

  5. Optional: Check advanced filters like:

    • Clear existing formatting

    • Ignore case

    • Match entire cell content

    • Search by Regex

  6. Click “Find & Highlight”.

  7. All matching cells will be instantly highlighted in the selected color.


Split Data Into Multiple Sheets in Google Sheets Using Sutra Tools
  1. Click on “Split Data Into Multiple Sheets”.

  2. A pop-up will open.
    In the “Select table” field, choose the range of your table (e.g., A1).

  3. Under Split Criteria, select:

    • For every new value/group in column → Choose the column from the dropdown (e.g., Department or City).

    • Or, For every so many rows (if splitting by row count).

  4. Optional settings:

    • Copy first row as header in each worksheet.

    • Keep source formatting.

  5. Under Name of New Worksheets, choose how to name:

    • Sequential numbering

    • Use row number

    • Use value of a column (with optional prefix/suffix)

  6. Click on “Split Data”.

  7. New sheets will be created—one per group—with corresponding data automatically filled in.


Export Data to JSON in Google Sheets Using Sutra Tools
  1. Click on “Export to JSON”.

  2. A pop-up will open.

    • Select the Sheet you want to export.

    • Choose the number of Header Rows (usually 1).

  3. Click “Export”.

  4. A structured JSON file will be instantly generated and downloaded.


Export Data to XML in Google Sheets Using Sutra Tools
  1. Click on “Export to XML”.

  2. A pop-up will open (similar to JSON).

    • Select the Sheet and define the Header Row.

  3. Click “Export”.

  4. A valid XML file will be generated for further sharing or integration.

How To Find & Highlight, Split Data Into Multiple Sheets, Export to JSON and Export to XML

Key Benefits of Using Miscellaneous in Sutra Tools

Without Sutra ToolsWith Sutra Tools
Manually scan rows for dataInstantly find & highlight any value
Manually copy/paste to split sheetsAuto-separate rows into multiple sheets
Need code or plugin for JSONOne-click JSON export – no scripting needed
Complex XML formatting requiredInstant XML export – ready for integrations
Time-consuming and error-proneAccurate, reliable, and 10x faster results

Real-Time Time Savings

  • Searching and highlighting in a sheet with 5,000+ rows? Now takes 5 seconds.

  • Splitting a massive sales sheet by “Region”? Done in 1 click instead of 30 minutes.

  • Exporting for developers? JSON and XML files are ready instantly—no copy/paste or scripts needed.

What Users Are Saying

We use JSON export to feed data into our internal dashboards. No more writing Google Apps Script. Huge time-saver.
Ravi M.
Software Developer

Who Should Use It?

  • These features are built for users who handle data frequently and want better control or developer-friendly output:

    • Data Analysts

    • Business Teams

    • Developers & Tech Leads

    • Operations & Admin Managers

    • eCommerce & CRM Users

How to Get Started

  • Install Sutra Tools from the Google Workspace Marketplace

  • Open any Google Sheet

  • Launch Sutra Tools from the Extensions menu

  • Navigate to the Miscellaneous section

  • Use any tool as needed—no setup or coding required

Ready to Use Your Sheet Instantly?

No more repetitive tasks.
No more coding.
Just smart, fast, one-click data handling.

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