Impressions of Proton Sheets
Overall, I want to commend the Proton team for the impressive work they’ve done. While Proton Sheets isn’t yet on par with Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel, it’s remarkable for a product that has only recently launched its core functionality.
After spending some time with the app, I’d like to share a few issues I encountered:
1. Missing “Paste” Options – The Edit menu includes a “Copy” command but lacks a corresponding “Paste.” Although ⌘ V (or Ctrl V) pastes text, there’s no menu option to paste values only (i.e., without preserving formulas).
2. Limited Chart Controls – The charting feature is fairly basic. It doesn’t allow customisation of the X‑ or Y‑axes—for instance, you can’t set a minimum value for the Y‑axis, which can cause a line to sit at the top of the chart.
Can't set a minimum value for the Y-axis
3. Date‑Formatting Constraints – The built‑in formatting picker doesn’t support custom date formats such as 01‑Sep‑2025 or Sep‑2025. While a formula can produce the desired display, it’s cumbersome when working with large data sets.
Date-formatting customisation issue
Keep up the excellent work, Proton! I look forward to seeing these enhancements in future releases.
Posted Dec 7, 2025, 12:52 PM UTC