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Analyze a spreadsheet.

Turn a CSV or spreadsheet into a clear question, a checked calculation, and a useful chart.

START WITHChatGPT

ChatGPT can inspect uploaded data and create tables, charts, and code-backed analysis.

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01 / SETUP

Get ready

  1. Export a copy of the sheet as CSV and remove private fields you do not need.
  2. Upload the file to a ChatGPT chat with data analysis available.
02 / PROMPT

Give it this

Analyze the attached dataset. First list the columns, missing values, and any assumptions you need to make. Then answer this question: [your question]. Show the calculation or code behind each key number, create one useful chart, and explain what the chart does and does not show. Flag outliers and data quality issues before drawing a conclusion.

03 / WORKFLOW

Make it useful

  1. Check the column definitions and assumptions before accepting an analysis.
  2. Ask for the calculations and compare a few rows or totals in the original sheet.
  3. Use the chart only after labels, units, and outliers make sense.

One thing to check. Generated analysis can use the wrong column or assumption. Verify important calculations independently.

THE SHORTLIST

Why this one?

Only task-specific matches in our verified catalog appear here. When none match, we start with a general tool and say so.

OUR PICK

ChatGPT

ChatGPT can inspect uploaded data and create tables, charts, and code-backed analysis.

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PICK YOUR PATH

How would you use this?

01 / DO IT MYSELFUse the recipeTake the setup, prompt, and checks above. You're in the driver's seat.

No account needed. Picking the second option only counts interest.

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