Google Sheets data validation with AI checklist

Checklist

Raw source material is preserved before AI edits begin.The desired output format is written explicitly.Edge cases, missing values, and exceptions are listed.The first output is reviewed against real examples.The final prompt is stored for reuse.Sensitive or policy-heavy cases get manual review.Define valid values and invalid cases.List columns that need controls.Ask AI for validation logic and helper text.Test the rules on a copy of the sheet.

Mistakes to avoid

not defining allowed values

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

assuming users know the rules

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

locking columns without guidance

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

forgetting a copy of the raw data

Make the prompt more specific, keep the source data visible, and review the output before using it in a live workflow.

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