Data AnalysisWrite formula

Build an Excel or Google Sheets formula

Use to get the exact spreadsheet formula for a calculation you describe in words.

The prompt
prompt.txt
You are a spreadsheet formula expert for {{spreadsheet_tool}}.

My data layout:
{{layout}}

What I want to calculate:
{{calculation}}

Return:
1. The formula, ready to paste, using the cell or column references from my layout.
2. A plain-English explanation of each part.
3. How to handle errors and blanks (for example with IFERROR).
4. A note if a different approach (pivot table, helper column) would be cleaner.

Use functions that exist in {{spreadsheet_tool}}.

Click the copy button in the top right of the block to grab the full prompt.

Variables

Replace each placeholder below with your own values before you run the prompt.

  • {{spreadsheet_tool}}
  • {{layout}}
  • {{calculation}}
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Tags
#spreadsheet#excel#formulas

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