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Supercharge Your Spreadsheets with CoreGPT AI for Excel

AI-powered assistance right inside Microsoft Excel. CoreGPT AI for Excel gives you two tools: GPT Functions — custom Excel functions powered by AI that work directly in your cells — and a free-form AI Chat assistant.

Key Features

GPT Functions

Custom Excel functions that bring AI directly into your spreadsheet formulas. Use them just like any built-in Excel function — type them in a cell and get AI-powered results instantly. Available functions:
FunctionParametersWhat it does
=COREGPT(prompt, [source])prompt, source (optional)Ask AI anything — most flexible function
=COREGPT_TRANSLATE(source, language)source, languageTranslates text to any language
=COREGPT_EXTRACT(source, value)source, valueExtracts a specific value from text
=COREGPT_FORMAT(source, format)source, formatFormats text (e.g., capitalize, title case)
=COREGPT_SUMMARIZE(source)sourceSummarizes text into key points
=COREGPT_CLASSIFY(source, categories)source, categoriesClassifies text into your defined categories
Function examples:
  • =COREGPT("give me 10 ideas about travelling")
  • =COREGPT_TRANSLATE("banana is yellow fruit", "French")
  • =COREGPT_EXTRACT("please notify [email protected] every day", "email")
  • =COREGPT_FORMAT("world is changing with technology", "capitalize")
  • =COREGPT_SUMMARIZE("your long content here")
  • =COREGPT_CLASSIFY("car", "home, vehicle, human")
GPT Functions in action

AI Chat

A free-form chat assistant that works with your selected cells. Select a range of data, then ask the assistant anything about it — or start a conversation from scratch. What you can do:
  • Ask questions about your selected data
  • Get formula suggestions and explanations
  • Analyze trends and patterns in your data
  • Brainstorm ideas and approaches
  • Ask follow-up questions to refine results
  • Copy any response to your clipboard
AI Chat in action

How to Use

Using GPT Functions

1

Open a cell

Click on any empty cell where you want the AI result to appear.
2

Type a GPT function

Start typing =COREGPT and Excel will show the available functions. Select the one you need.
3

Fill in the parameters

Add your prompt or reference a cell containing the text you want to process. For example: =COREGPT_CLASSIFY(A2, "positive, negative, neutral")
4

Press Enter

The function runs and the AI result appears in the cell. Drag the formula down to apply it to multiple rows.

Using AI Chat

1

Open CoreGPT AI for Excel

Click HomeCoreGPT AI for Excel to open the sidebar.
2

Select the AI Chat tab

Click the AI Chat tab at the top of the sidebar.
3

Select cells (optional)

Highlight a range of cells to give the assistant context about what you’re working on.
4

Type your question

Type your request in the chat box and press Enter (e.g., “What trends do you see in this data?” or “How do I calculate a running total?”).
5

Copy the result

Click Copy on any response to copy it to your clipboard.

Tips & Best Practices

Apply Functions to Entire Columns

Enter a GPT function in one cell, then drag it down to apply it to hundreds of rows at once — great for bulk classification or translation.

Reference Cells in Functions

Instead of typing text directly, reference cells: =COREGPT_SUMMARIZE(B2). This lets you process dynamic data automatically.

Use COREGPT_CLASSIFY for Tagging

Define your own categories: =COREGPT_CLASSIFY(A2, "urgent, normal, low priority") — perfect for tagging support tickets, feedback, or tasks.

Use AI Chat for Formula Help

Not sure which function to use? Ask the AI Chat: “How do I extract the domain from an email address?” and get an explanation with examples.

Example Use Cases

Sentiment analysis on a column of reviews:
  • =COREGPT_CLASSIFY(A2, "positive, negative, neutral") — drag down to classify all rows
Translate a product list to French:
  • =COREGPT_TRANSLATE(B2, "French") — drag down to translate all items
Extract emails from a text column:
  • =COREGPT_EXTRACT(C2, "email address")
Summarize long feedback entries:
  • =COREGPT_SUMMARIZE(D2) — condense each entry into a short summary

Troubleshooting

Check these common issues:
  • Make sure the cell reference is correct and not empty
  • Verify you have an active internet connection
  • Check that you’re signed in to the add-in
  • Try refreshing the function by pressing F2 then Enter
Try being more specific in your prompt. For COREGPT_CLASSIFY, make sure your categories are clearly defined and separated by commas.
Try these steps:
  1. Close and reopen Microsoft Excel
  2. Sign out and sign back in
  3. Check your internet connection
  4. Reinstall the add-in if the issue persists
Yes! Each function call processes one cell at a time. For large datasets, apply the formula to the full column. Note that each cell uses credits, so large datasets will use more credits.

Privacy & Security

Your data is safe:
  • We never store your spreadsheets or data
  • All processing is encrypted
  • Your data stays in your Excel account
  • We don’t use your data to train models

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