The tool automatically creates formulas for Excel and Google Sheets based on your description. Simply explain what you need, and AI will create a ready-to-use formula with detailed explanation of each function — no need to remember the exact argument order for VLOOKUP, SUMIF, or INDEX-MATCH.
How do I build an Excel formula if I don't know the function names?
Describe the task in plain words — e.g. "sum sales per manager where the amount is over 1000" — and click "Generate Formula": the AI picks the right functions (SUMIF, SUMIFS) and returns a ready formula with an explanation of each part.
Do formulas from the generator work in Google Sheets?
Yes, most Excel formulas are compatible with Google Sheets without changes. For functions that differ (e.g. IFERROR behaves slightly differently), the generator notes the difference in the explanation.
How do I do a VLOOKUP to find a value in another table?
Describe the task as "find the price of a product by name in another table" and specify the sheet/column names in the context field — the generator builds a VLOOKUP or a more robust INDEX+MATCH formula if that fits the task better.
Why use this instead of copying formula examples from the internet?
Ready-made examples usually need manual adjustment to your own cell ranges and conditions. The generator already accounts for the task and data structure you described, so the formula more often works without edits.
Common Excel formulas and what they do
| Formula | What it is used for | Example task |
|---|---|---|
| SUMIF | Sum cells based on one condition | Sum sales where region = "West" |
| SUMIFS | Sum cells based on multiple conditions | Sum March sales for a specific manager |
| VLOOKUP | Look up a value by key in another table | Find a product price by SKU |
| INDEX+MATCH | Flexible lookup in any direction | Find a value by row and column at once |
| IF | Conditional calculation | Mark "Done" if the plan is ≥ 100% |