formatGoogleSheetText

Apply text formatting to cells in a Google Sheet

SERVERGoogle Drive SOURCE@ark7/google-drive-mcp

Medium RISK CLASS

Category Write

Parameters 102 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/formatgooglesheettext.md

WHAT IT DOES

What formatGoogleSheetText does on Google Drive

AI agents use formatGoogleSheetText 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
`range`	string	Yes	Range to format (e.g., 'A1:C10')
`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
`underline`	boolean	—	Underline text
`fontFamily`	string	—	Font family name
`spreadsheetId`	string	Yes	Spreadsheet ID
`strikethrough`	boolean	—	Strikethrough text
`foregroundColor`	object	—	Text color (RGB values 0-1)

Parameters from the server's own tool schema.

RISK

Why formatGoogleSheetText is rated Medium

Formatting changes (bold, italics, colors, fonts, etc.) are Write-category operations because they alter the sheet state reversibly. The blast radius is moderate: an AI agent could format large areas or apply confusing styles that impact readability or collaboration, but the changes can be undone.

From the tool's definition Tool name and description explicitly state it 'Apply text formatting to cells in a Google Sheet' — this modifies cell properties within the sheet, which is reversible data modification.

Risk signalsHigh parameter count (13 properties)

Attacks that exploit this kind of access

RECOMMENDED RULE

The rule that runs formatGoogleSheetText 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 formatGoogleSheetText, this is the rule to start with:

formatGoogleSheetText Rate-limited

formatGoogleSheetText 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": {
    "formatGoogleSheetText": {
      "limits": [
        {
          "counter": "formatgooglesheettext_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 formatGoogleSheetText call is checked against it from then on.

FAQ

Questions about formatGoogleSheetText

What does the formatGoogleSheetText tool do? +

Apply text formatting to cells in a Google Sheet. 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 formatGoogleSheetText accept? +

formatGoogleSheetText accepts 10 parameters: bold, range, italic, account, fontSize, underline, fontFamily, spreadsheetId, strikethrough, foregroundColor. Required: range, spreadsheetId. The full parameter table on this page comes from the server's own tool schema.

How do I enforce a policy on formatGoogleSheetText? +

Register the Google Drive MCP server in PolicyLayer and add a rule for formatGoogleSheetText: 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 formatGoogleSheetText? +

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

Can I rate-limit formatGoogleSheetText? +

Yes. Add a rate_limit block to the formatGoogleSheetText 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 formatGoogleSheetText completely? +

Set action: deny in the PolicyLayer policy for formatGoogleSheetText. 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 formatGoogleSheetText? +

formatGoogleSheetText 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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