Turn plain English into Excel formulas.
Describe what you want in one sentence. Formula Genius returns a formula draft with explanations. Supported formulas can be checked with sample cases; review the coverage shown on the result.
"Sum column A when column B is 'Done' and column C is greater than 100."
=SUMIFS(A:A, B:B, "Done", C:C, ">100")Formula drafts with explanations and supported checks
Describe the task
Share the data columns and logic you need in plain language.
Get the formula
We generate Excel syntax with explanations and alternate approaches.
Validate and paste
Run edge cases or paste directly into your sheet.
Common Excel use cases
Commission formulas
Tiered calculations with multiple conditions and thresholds.
Data cleanup
Lookup, match, and filter formulas to fix inconsistent data.
Performance metrics
Calculate conversion rates, quotas, and retention from raw tables.
What every Excel output includes
More than a formula: the context you need to judge it.
Primary formula
A clean formula with exact Excel syntax.
- Copy-ready formatting
- Function explanations
- Assumptions called out
Alternatives
Safer or faster options when your sheet grows.
- Performance-friendly ranges
- Modern function options
- Legacy-compatible variants
Validation
Edge cases so you know what breaks.
- Sample test cases
- Pass/fail results
- Fix suggestions
Excel generator FAQ
Does this work for legacy Excel versions?
Yes. We default to formulas compatible with Excel 2016 to 365 and note when a function requires newer releases like 365 or 2021.
Can you generate array formulas?
Yes. You'll receive dynamic array formulas when they simplify the output, plus traditional alternatives if needed.
Do you handle error checking?
We include optional error handling and suggest safer alternatives like IFERROR or LET when it improves readability.
What if my formula is wrong?
Run a check to see which sample cases fail on supported formulas. You'll also see assumptions that might need adjusting.
Can I optimize large sheets?
Yes. We recommend fixed ranges and efficient functions when full-column formulas are too slow.
Ready to generate your Excel formula?
Start in ChatGPT and export outputs for review in your own spreadsheet.