Formulas in plain English
Describe what you want in plain language and ask AI for the formula. For example: "In Google Sheets, I want column D to show the total of B times C, but only if column E says Paid." AI can write the formula and explain how it works.
Clean up messy data
AI can suggest steps or formulas to fix common problems, such as splitting full names into first and last names, removing extra spaces, standardizing phone number formats, or finding duplicates.
Understand someone else's spreadsheet
If you inherit a complicated spreadsheet, paste in the formulas and ask AI to explain what each one does. This helps you avoid breaking something important.
Build simple trackers
- Lead tracking sheets
- Job or project trackers
- Simple inventory lists
- Monthly expense summaries
AI can suggest column layouts and formulas for each.
Be careful with sensitive data
Avoid pasting customer lists, financial details, or employee information into public AI tools. Use sample data with the same structure instead.
Test formulas
Always test formulas on a few rows and check the results by hand before trusting them across the whole sheet.
Learn as you go
Ask AI to explain its formulas. Over time, you'll understand your spreadsheets better and rely less on trial and error.
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