“What does this formula do in plain English?”Ask Ace
Make the sheet readable
See the pattern.
Check the cells.
Ask Ace to explain spreadsheet rows, formulas or a table you share, then verify the result against the cells.
Your account, your work, your next question.
A better starting point
Work from complete, labeled data
Copy the relevant cells with their headers or show a readable screen in the supported desktop app. Include units and the date range. For a total or average, use all relevant rows; a cropped view can leave out the answer.
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Example requests to try with your own context.
Deal yourself in
One useful first question.
- 1
Include headers and rows
Provide the cells needed for the question, including units.
- 2
Ask for a checkable result
Name the formula, comparison or summary you want.
- 3
Verify the range
Confirm Ace used every relevant row and the right date range.
Before you start
A few things to know.
Can it read a cropped screenshot?
It can only reason from the visible or supplied cells. Include the missing rows when they matter.
Can it edit my workbook?
This page covers explanation and drafting. Confirm any edit control in your installed app before relying on it.
Should I trust a financial total immediately?
Check the calculation and source rows before using it for a decision.
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