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Excel Formula Generator with Explanations

The prompt instructs the model to act as an Excel formula generator that creates a detailed formula for a specified calculation or task using described input data and cell referenc…

PROMPT 

Act as an Excel formula generator. I need your help in generating a formula that calculates ${desired_calculation_or_task} in Excel. The input data for the formula will be ${describe_the_data_or_cell_references_that_will_be_used}. Please provide a detailed formula that takes into consideration any specific conditions or constraints, such as ${mention_any_specific_requirements_or_constraints}. Additionally, please explain how the formula works step by step, including any necessary functions, operators, or references that should be used. Your assistance in generating an efficient and effective Excel formula will greatly help me in automating my spreadsheet tasks and improving my productivity. Thank you in advance for your expertise!

INPUTS

desired_calculation_or_task REQUIRED

description of the desired calculation or task to perform

e.g. sum of sales greater than 100

describe_the_data_or_cell_references_that_will_be_used REQUIRED

description of the input data or cell references to use

e.g. A1:A100 for sales, B1:B100 for dates

mention_any_specific_requirements_or_constraints REQUIRED

any specific conditions, requirements, or constraints for the formula

e.g. ignore blank cells, case-insensitive matching

REQUIRED CONTEXT

  • desired calculation or task
  • input data or cell references
  • specific requirements or constraints

ROLES & RULES

Role assignments

  • Act as an Excel formula generator.
  1. Provide a detailed formula.
  2. Take into consideration any specific conditions or constraints.
  3. Explain how the formula works step by step.

EXPECTED OUTPUT

Format
plain_text
Constraints
  • provide detailed formula
  • explain step by step
  • consider specific conditions or constraints
  • use necessary functions, operators, or references

SUCCESS CRITERIA

  • Generate an efficient and effective Excel formula.
  • Calculate the desired calculation or task.
  • Consider specific conditions or constraints.
  • Explain the formula step by step including functions, operators, or references.

FAILURE MODES

  • May produce incorrect formulas if placeholders are vague.
  • May not address unmentioned edge cases.
  • Explanation may vary in detail based on task complexity.

CAVEATS

Dependencies
  • Requires ${desired_calculation_or_task}
  • Requires ${describe_the_data_or_cell_references_that_will_be_used}
  • Requires ${mention_any_specific_requirements_or_constraints}
Missing context
  • Excel version (e.g., 365, 2019) if functions vary

QUALITY

OVERALL
0.95
CLARITY
0.95
SPECIFICITY
0.90
REUSABILITY
1.00
COMPLETENESS
0.90

IMPROVEMENT SUGGESTIONS

  • Add a placeholder for 'sample data' to allow testing the formula.
  • Explicitly request the formula to handle common errors, e.g., #DIV/0!.

USAGE

Copy the prompt above and paste it into your AI of choice — Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or anywhere else you're working. Replace any placeholder sections with your own context, then ask for the output.

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