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Formula Assistant

Describe your formula requirement and generate an Excel formula with a detailed explanation.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro → AP Assistants → Formula Assistant

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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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the cell or formula to work with, or specify the formula you want to create. On Assist Pro › AP Assistants, choose Formula Assistant to describe your formula requirement and generate an Excel formula with a detailed explanation. Review the result for accuracy, tone and confidentiality before sending or saving it.

Best use case

Building an Excel formula when you know the required logic.

Everyday Excel

Speeds editing written notes and spreadsheet text when you need to describe your formula requirement and generate an Excel formula with a detailed explanation.

Accounting and audit

Speeds drafting client correspondence or working-paper notes by helping describe your formula requirement and generate an Excel formula with a detailed explanation.