Formula help

Generate a Google Sheets formula from plain English.

If you know the spreadsheet task but not the Google Sheets syntax, start here and open the main tool with Google Sheets already selected.

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How to use it

Start with the same request, then adjust it to your sheet.

If you know the spreadsheet task but not the Google Sheets syntax, start here and open the main tool with Google Sheets already selected.

Step by step

  • Choose Google Sheets as the platform.
  • Describe the rule or transformation in plain English.
  • Review the generated formula and any worked examples.

Useful variations

  • Ask for text extraction, lookups, date logic, or conditional labels.
  • Mention if your request is specifically for arrays or fill-down behavior.

Worked example

Example input and output

Due Date
2026-03-01
2026-04-25

Expected output

FormulaResult
=IF(A2<TODAY()-30,"Past due","Current")Past due
=IF(A3<TODAY()-30,"Past due","Current")Current

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