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IMPORTFEED

The IMPORTFEED function in Google Sheets is a powerful tool to import a RSS or ATOM feed. Whether you want to display news updates, blog posts, or any other type of syndicated content, the IMPORTFEED function simplifies the task. Dive into our comprehensive guide to master its application.

Function Syntax and Parameters

Syntax: IMPORTFEED(url, [query], [headers], [num_items])

Parameters:

  • url: The URL of the feed you want to import.
  • query: [Optional] A query string parameter to filter the feed results.
  • headers: [Optional] An array of strings specifying custom headers for the feed request.
  • num_items: [Optional] The number of items you want to import from the feed.

Step-by-Step Tutorial

  1. Importing a feed without any parameters:

    • Example: =IMPORTFEED("https://example.com/feed")

  2. Importing a feed with query parameters:

    • Example: =IMPORTFEED("https://example.com/feed", "category=sports")

  3. Importing a feed with custom headers:

    • Example: =IMPORTFEED("https://example.com/feed", "", ["Authorization: Bearer API_KEY"])

  4. Limiting the number of imported items:

    • Example: =IMPORTFEED("https://example.com/feed", "", [], 5)

Use Cases and Scenarios

  1. News Aggregation: Aggregate news from multiple sources in one place.
  2. Blog Post Syndication: Display the latest blog posts from a specific category.
  3. Research and Analysis: Import data from research publications or academic journals.

Related Functions

  • IMPORTXML: Import data from structured data feeds (XML or HTML).
  • IMPORTHTML: Import data from a table or list within an HTML page.
  • IMPORTDATA: Import data from a CSV or TSV file.

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