AI for Spreadsheets

Spreadsheets are powerful, but formulas can be daunting, data cleanup tedious, and analysis time-consuming. AI changes that-without replacing your judgment. This practical guide shows you how to collaborate with AI to write complex formulas faster, clean messy datasets efficiently, and uncover insights you might have missed. You'll learn to craft precise prompts that yield accurate calculations, verify outputs against real data, and avoid common pitfalls like hallucinated references. Each chapter builds from basics to advanced techniques: from generating nested IFs and VLOOKUPs with AI to automating data normalization and performing statistical analysis-all while maintaining control and quality. Real worked examples illustrate every step, emphasizing review and testing as essential skills. Whether you're a seasoned analyst or a spreadsheet beginner, you'll discover how to accelerate your workflow without sacrificing accuracy. Stop wrestling with cells and start directing AI to do the heavy lifting-so you can focus on decisions that matter. Part of The AI Maker Library.

About the author

Sophia Lund Alvarez writes for The AI Maker Library.