Transform your spreadsheet work with these proven AI prompts that automate repetitive tasks and generate insights.
## 1. Data Analysis Summary
Prompt: "Analyze this data and provide a summary of key trends, outliers, and recommendations."
This prompt works wonders when you have large datasets and need quick insights without manually scanning through rows.
## 2. Formula Generation
Prompt: "Create an Excel formula that [describe what you want to calculate] using the data in columns A through E."
Perfect for complex calculations you're not sure how to build.
## 3. Data Cleaning Instructions
Prompt: "Identify and suggest fixes for data quality issues in this spreadsheet, including duplicates, missing values, and formatting inconsistencies."
Saves hours of manual data cleaning work.
## 4. Chart Recommendations
Prompt: "What type of chart would best visualize this data and why? Provide specific formatting suggestions."
Helps you choose the right visualization for your data story.
## 5. Report Generation
Prompt: "Create a executive summary report based on this data, highlighting the top 3 insights and 2 recommendations."
Turns raw data into actionable business insights.
## Pro Tips
- Always provide context about your data when using these prompts
- Be specific about the format you want the output in
- Test prompts with small datasets first
- Save successful prompts for reuse
These prompts can transform how you work with Excel, turning hours of manual work into minutes of AI-assisted analysis.