Keeping track of assignments can be tough, especially with multiple deadlines and tasks. Luckily, with Google Sheets, you can create a simple and effective assignment tracker to organize your work and never miss a due date again.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to make an assignment tracker on Google Sheets, step by step — no advanced skills required.

Step 1: Open Google Sheets

  1. Go to Google Sheets.
  2. Click on “Blank” to open a new spreadsheet.

Step 2: Set Up Your Tracker Headers

In the first row, type the following column headers:

ABCDE
SubjectAssignmentDue DateStatusNotes

These headers will help you organize your assignments clearly.

Step 3: Format Your Columns

  • Bold the header row (Row 1).
  • Resize the columns so the text fits nicely.
  • Use “Wrap text” for longer assignment names.

Step 4: Add Sample Assignments

Start entering your assignments. Here’s an example:

SubjectAssignmentDue DateStatusNotes
MathAlgebra Worksheet2025-07-20Not StartedNeed help with #4
HistoryEssay Draft2025-07-22In ProgressResearch ongoing
EnglishBook Summary2025-07-25CompletedSubmit via email

Step 5: Add Drop-Down for Status

  1. Select the cells under the “Status” column (e.g., D2 to D100).
  2. Click Data > Data validation.
  3. Choose “Dropdown” and enter:
    • Not Started
    • In Progress
    • Completed
  4. Click Done.

Now, you can easily update assignment progress with a few clicks.

Step 6: Apply Conditional Formatting

Make your tracker visually helpful:

  1. Select the “Status” column.
  2. Go to Format > Conditional formatting.
  3. Set these rules:
    • “Completed” → Green background
    • “In Progress” → Yellow background
    • “Not Started” → Red background

Step 7: Add Filters (Optional)

To quickly find assignments by subject or status:

  1. Select Row 1.
  2. Click Data > Create a filter.
  3. Use the filter icons in each header to sort or search.

Final Thoughts

With just a few simple steps, you now have a personalized assignment tracker in Google Sheets that’s flexible, accessible, and easy to update. Whether you’re a student managing multiple courses or just want to stay organized, this tool will help you stay on top of your work.

✅ Benefits of Using Google Sheets as an Assignment Tracker

  • Free and cloud-based
  • Customizable to your needs
  • Easy to share with classmates or teachers
  • Access from any device

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