1. Getting Started
This chapter walks you through signing up, signing in, browsing examples, and creating your first spreadsheet in X-Sheets.
1.1 Creating an Account
- Open X-Sheets on your device (web browser, mobile app, or desktop app).
- On the sign-in screen, tap Sign Up.
- Enter your email address.
- Submit the form. You will receive a verification email.
- Open the email and click the verification link to activate your account.
- Complete account setup by setting your password.
1.2 Signing In
- Open X-Sheets.
- Enter your email and password.
- Tap Sign In.
Saved credentials: If you have previously signed in, X-Sheets may remember your credentials. You will see a welcome-back message with your email. Tap “Not You?” to switch to a different account.
Forgot your password? Tap Forgot Password on the sign-in screen, enter your email, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox.
1.3 Examples
Before creating your own spreadsheet, you can browse ready-made public examples to get an overview of what X-Sheets can do.
- On the main screen, while no spreadsheet is open, tap the search icon.
- Select the Public filter at the top of the chooser.
- Tap any example in the list to open it.
Public examples open in read-only mode. To edit the configuration or the data, make a copy of the spreadsheet first.
1.4 Your First Spreadsheet
After signing in for the first time, Click on the + icon to create your first spreadsheet:
- A dialog appears offering you to Create New Spreadsheet.
- Enter a Name for your spreadsheet (required).
- Optionally add a Description.
- Tap Create.
Go to Data Management menu, click on the + icon and create an empty sheet or Use the CSV import to bring in existing data (see Import).
You can now:
- Add columns — Right-click a column header and choose Add Column.
- Enter data — Click any cell to start typing.
Exit Data Management. A view has been added to the main screen to show/edit your data.
Use View management menu to modify this view.
Next: Navigation & Interface →