Resource library

AI Excel formula prompt library

A compact reference for turning spreadsheet tasks into prompts, test cases, and reusable review steps.

Built for analysts, operators, and assistants who need something they can paste into work immediately.

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Copy-ready prompt patterns

Formula request library

Use these prompts when the user knows the result but not the syntax.

Return the latest non-empty value for each ID.
Calculate a rolling 7-day average while skipping blanks.
Explain a nested formula in plain English and flag failure points.

Cleanup request library

Use these prompts when the sheet is messy, duplicated, or inconsistent.

Clean one row per record from a raw CSV export.
Normalize inconsistent labels and preserve the source tab.
Split combined columns into import-ready fields.

Review request library

Use these prompts when the team needs a result they can audit.

List assumptions, edge cases, and rows needing manual review.
Show a before/after example with sample rows.
Turn the output into a reusable SOP.

Before and after

Before

Help me with formulas.

After

Write a formula for the exact columns, sample rows, edge cases, and output format. Return the formula plus a plain-English explanation and test cases.

What makes this useful

Shows the input shape, not just the task name.
Separates drafting from review.
Works as a source page for internal linking and external reference.
Can be reused in recurring workflows.

Common failure cases

Missing columnsWithout the source layout, AI guesses incorrectly and produces unusable formulas.

No test rowsIf the prompt does not include sample rows, the answer is hard to verify.

No exception rulesBlanks, duplicates, and mixed types need to be stated up front.

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