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Explain Formula

Explain what the selected Excel formula does in simple language.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro → AI Tools → Excel AI → Explain Formula

Included in Assist Pro.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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How to use

Select the cell or formula to work with, or specify the formula you want to create. On Assist Pro › AI Tools › Excel AI, choose Explain Formula to explain what the selected Excel formula does in simple language. Test the formula on sample inputs, check the references and validate its calculation.

Best use case

Reviewing or correcting difficult spreadsheet formulas without manually tracing every step.

Everyday Excel

Cuts time diagnosing or rewriting spreadsheet formulas when you need to explain what the selected Excel formula does in simple language.

Accounting and audit

Speeds reviewing formulas in audit workings and reconciliations by helping explain what the selected Excel formula does in simple language.