# Glide tables instead of Google Sheets for Templates

**URL:** <https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-instead-of-google-sheets-for-templates/57329>\
**Category:** Ask for Help\
**Created:** [January 31, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-instead-of-google-sheets-for-templates/57329 "2023-01-31T18:06:16Z")\
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**Author:** ![fergotz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/fergotz/32/73157_2.png) [@fergotz](https://community.glideapps.com/u/fergotz)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2023, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-instead-of-google-sheets-for-templates/57329/1 "2023-01-31T18:06:16Z")

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Does anyone know if it´s possible to use only Glide tables as data source for a template?  
I am looking at the documentation and it does mention about using clean Google Sheets. I am just wondering if this is a must so that people can download a template, or is it just a suggestion? I would rather use only Glide tables if possible.

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**Author:** ![Jeff\_Hager](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/community.glideapps.com/jeff_hager/32/43_2.png) [@Jeff\_Hager](https://community.glideapps.com/u/Jeff_Hager)\
**Post date:** [January 31, 2023, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.glideapps.com/t/glide-tables-instead-of-google-sheets-for-templates/57329/3 "2023-01-31T18:12:50Z")

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Using only Glide Tables is actually the preferred method for templates, and probably the only way they will get accepted. You have to consider the users that may not have a Google, Airtable, or Excel accounts, but want to buy a template. With Glide Tables, there is no restriction or extra requirements for the end user.