The MySheetAI blog
Plain-English guides for reading and reporting on spreadsheet data, written for people who are not analysts and do not want to become one.
The Handful of Spreadsheet Formulas That Cover Most Everyday Work
You do not need to know hundreds of functions. A short list of formulas, grouped by the kind of question they answer, covers almost everything a non-analyst runs into day to day.
Why Your Totals Do Not Match, and How to Find the Row That Is Wrong
Two totals that should agree, and do not, usually trace back to one specific row or one specific habit. Here is a short, repeatable process for finding it instead of re-checking everything by hand.
How to Read a Spreadsheet Someone Else Built
Inheriting a spreadsheet someone else built is disorienting: the formulas, the shortcuts, and the assumptions all live in someone else's head. Here is a method for reading it without them in the room.
Stop Memorizing Formula Syntax: Describe the Result Instead
You do not need to memorize argument order or which function to reach for. You need to describe, in plain English, what you want the sheet to do. Here is why that mental shift makes formulas easier, not harder.
How to Turn a Messy Spreadsheet Into a One-Paragraph Summary
You do not need a polished dashboard to explain a spreadsheet to your boss or your team. Here is a step-by-step method for turning a messy sheet into one honest paragraph.
5 Spreadsheet Mistakes That Hide What Your Data Is Telling You
These five common spreadsheet habits do not just look messy. They actively hide trends, totals, and mistakes from you. Here is how to spot and fix each one.
How to Make Sense of Your Spreadsheet Data Without Being an Analyst
You do not need a data analytics background to understand your own spreadsheet. Here is a practical, non-technical way to read a spreadsheet for what it is actually telling you.
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