Spreadsheet anomaly detection prompts 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 what counts as unusual.Paste sample rows and metric thresholds.Ask for flags and confidence levels.Review high-risk rows before acting.

Mistakes to avoid

asking AI to explain causes without evidence

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

not defining thresholds

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

reviewing only averages

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

failing to separate flags from decisions

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

Related workflow pages

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