Select a model for bulk tools in Sheets
GPT for Sheets supports a range of models that you can use with the bulk tools. To help you find the model that offers the best balance of accuracy, speed, and cost for your use case, see our recommended models.
The available models depend on:
The API keys set for your current space. GPT for Sheets gives you access to a default set of models available without API keys. To access additional models, set an API key for one or more AI providers.
The model settings for your current space. Space owners and admins can control which models are available in GPT for Sheets.
Recommended models
As a general rule, OpenAI models are more reliable and less likely to decline prompts than models from other providers.
The following table lists our recommended models available without an API key.
| Use case | Recommended model | Alternative model |
|---|---|---|
General purpose | gpt-5.4-mini | gpt-5.4-nano |
Translation | claude-4.6-sonnet | gpt-5.4-mini |
Content creation | claude-4.6-sonnet |
For information about recommended models when working with web search and images, see:
To learn more about a model, hover over the model info icon in the model switcher. A tooltip opens with detailed information about the model.
Select a model without an API key
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Open a Google spreadsheet.
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In the menu bar, select Extensions > GPT for Sheets and Docs > Open.
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In the sidebar, select Bulk tools and select any bulk tool.
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Open the model switcher.
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Under No API key needed, select a model.
GPT for Sheets now uses the selected model to generate responses for bulk tools.
Select a model with an API key
Prerequisites
You have set an API key for the AI provider whose model you want to use.
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Open a Google spreadsheet.
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In the menu bar, select Extensions > GPT for Sheets and Docs > Open.
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In the sidebar, select Bulk tools and select any bulk tool.
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Open the model switcher.
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Under Use your API key or endpoints, select a model with a key icon.
GPT for Sheets now uses the selected model to generate responses for bulk tools.
What's next
Learn more about models: