Google will add scripting capabilities to Google Docs, allowing organizations to customize its online applications and automate tasks, the company said Wednesday.

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Google Apps Script is a JavaScript-based language used for the creation of add-ons and extensions for applications in the Google ecosystem, including Docs, Sheets, Slides, and Forms.