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title: "Using Premium Spreadsheets"
description: "How to use the premium spreadsheets integrated with SpreadJS – including charts and data validation."
url: https://help.labstep.com/en/articles/9925338-using-premium-spreadsheets
collection: "Interactive elements"
updated: 2026-11-11
language: en
---

# Using Premium Spreadsheets

How to use the premium spreadsheets integrated with SpreadJS – including charts and data validation.

**_Premium Spreadsheets_** _bring all the functionality of a robust spreadsheet tool directly into Labstep, enhancing your ability to manage, analyse, and present data efficiently. Powered by_ **_SpreadJS_**_, this premium feature provides a familiar and intuitive interface for advanced data handling in one place._

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# **Premium Spreadsheets Functionalities:**

With Premium Spreadsheets, you’ll have access to an extensive set of features, including:

-   **Charts:** Create a variety of charts (bar, line, pie, scatter, and more) to visualise your data in a clear and impactful way.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_2969.png)
    
-   **Conditional Formatting:** Highlight specific data points or trends using colour gradients, data bars, icon sets, and more.
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_3096.png)

-   **Data Validation:** Ensure accuracy by setting up dropdown lists, number ranges, and specific input criteria for your cells.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_4011.png)
    
-   **Formulas and Functions:** Perform calculations with a wide range of pre-built functions, including SUM, AVERAGE, IF statements, and VLOOKUP.
    
-   **Multiple Sheets:** Organise your data across multiple sheets within a single Interactive Table, perfect for managing complex datasets.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_9882.png)
    
-   **Cell Merging:** Combine cells to create larger headers or emphasise important data points.
    
-   **Cell Styling:** Customise your tables with bold, italic, underline, font colours, background colours, and borders.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_9216.png)
    
-   **Freezing Panes:** Lock specific rows or columns in place to make navigation easier when scrolling through large tables.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_4597.png)
    
-   **Sorting and Filtering:** Sort your data by specific columns or apply filters to focus on what matters most.
    
    ![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_1458.png)

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_2116.png)

-   **Copy, Paste, and Drag Functions:** Quickly duplicate data or extend patterns to save time.
    
-   **Import and Export:** Seamlessly bring in data from other tools or export your tables for use elsewhere.
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_2719.gif)

...and a lot more spreadsheet functionalities!

# **How to Use Premium Spreadsheets**

## Creating a Premium Spreadsheet:

1.  Navigate to your notebook entry
    
2.  Select Interactive Table
    
3.  If Premium Spreadsheets are enabled for your account, you’ll automatically have access to the advanced functionalities.
    

![](https://staticfiles.gleap.io/helpcenter/699dc51d2188da0fb351700e/20260224154022_6977.png)

# **How to Access Premium Spreadsheets**

Please note that the _Premium Spreadsheets_ are a premium feature and may require an additional cost to your current subscription.

If you're interested in activating this feature, you can contact us at **info@labstep.com**, and our team will guide you through the setup. Whether you need help getting started or a demonstration, we’re here to ensure you get the most out of Labstep!

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**_Still need help?_**

_Contact us_ [_here_](mailto:info@labstep.com) _or start a conversation with a member of our team using our in-app chat._