editTableCell

Edit the content and/or style of a specific table cell. Requires knowing the table start index. For multi-tab docs, specify tabId to target a table in a specific tab.

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 124 required

Recommended Rate-limitedsee the rule below

Registry record Grade F, identity unverified Pull the record →

This record as markdown: /tools/ark7-google-drive-mcp/edittablecell.md

WHAT IT DOES

What editTableCell does on Google Drive

AI agents use editTableCell to create or update resources in Google Drive, usually the action step of a workflow, after the agent has gathered context. Every call changes real data in your Google Drive environment.

Parameter	Type	Required	Description
`bold`	boolean	—	Make text bold
`tabId`	string	—	Optional. Tab ID containing the table (from listDocumentTabs). If omitted, operates on the first/default tab.
`italic`	boolean	—	Make text italic
`account`	string	—	Alias of the Google account to target. Optional — defaults to the session/global default account, or the sole authenticated account. Run manage_accounts list to
`fontSize`	number	—	Font size in points
`rowIndex`	number	Yes	Row index (0-based)
`alignment`	string	—	Text alignment
`documentId`	string	Yes	The document ID
`columnIndex`	number	Yes	Column index (0-based)
`textContent`	string	—	New text content for the cell (replaces existing)
`ifRevisionId`	string	—	Optional optimistic lock: a revisionId from readGoogleDoc, getGoogleDocContent, getGoogleDocContentPaginated, or getDocumentInfo. The write fails cleanly if the
`tableStartIndex`	number	Yes	The starting index of the TABLE element

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why editTableCell is rated Medium

This tool creates or modifies data (cell content and styling) in a reversible manner. Users can undo changes or re-edit cells. It does not execute code, delete data permanently, or move money. While it could impact shared documents affecting multiple users (medium severity), the changes are not destructive and can be undone. Classified as Write rather than Destructive because edits are reversible.

From the tool's definition Tool description states 'Edit the content and/or style of a specific table cell', which modifies data reversibly within a Google Doc or Sheet table.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (12 properties)

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RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs editTableCell safely

PolicyLayer is an MCP gateway: it sits between your AI agents and Google Drive, and checks every tool call against a rule you set before the call runs. Nothing changes on the server itself. For editTableCell, this is the rule to start with:

editTableCell Rate-limited

editTableCell stays usable, but capped: an agent stuck in a loop can't make hundreds of changes a minute. Everything else on the server is denied unless you say otherwise.

View as policy code

policy.json

{
  "version": "1",
  "default": "deny",
  "tools": {
    "editTableCell": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "edittablecell_rate",
          "window": "minute",
          "max": 30,
          "scope": "grant"
        }
      ]
    }
  }
}

LIMIT THIS TOOL → Instant setup, no code required.

The button opens the PolicyLayer dashboard: create your workspace, connect Google Drive, apply this rule, and every editTableCell call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about editTableCell

What does the editTableCell tool do? +

Edit the content and/or style of a specific table cell. Requires knowing the table start index. For multi-tab docs, specify tabId to target a table in a specific tab. It is categorised as a Write tool in the Google Drive MCP Server, which means it can create or modify data. Consider rate limits to prevent runaway writes.

What parameters does editTableCell accept? +

editTableCell accepts 12 parameters: bold, tabId, italic, account, fontSize, rowIndex, alignment, documentId, columnIndex, textContent, ifRevisionId, tableStartIndex. Required: rowIndex, documentId, columnIndex, tableStartIndex. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on editTableCell? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for editTableCell: allow, deny, rate-limit, or require approval. Point your MCP client at the PolicyLayer proxy URL and the rule is enforced on every call, before it reaches Google Drive. Nothing to install.

What risk level is editTableCell? +

editTableCell is a Write tool with medium risk. Write tools should be rate-limited to prevent accidental bulk modifications.

Can I rate-limit editTableCell? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the editTableCell rule in your PolicyLayer policy. For example, setting max: 10 and window: 60 limits the tool to 10 calls per minute. Rate limits are tracked per agent session and reset automatically.

How do I block editTableCell completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for editTableCell. The AI agent will receive a policy violation error and cannot call the tool. You can also include a reason field to explain why the tool is blocked.

What MCP server provides editTableCell? +

editTableCell is provided by the Google Drive MCP server (@ark7/google-drive-mcp). PolicyLayer sits as a proxy in front of this server to enforce policies before tool calls reach the server.

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