By name: excel-formula-explain description: Explain Excel formulas in plain English. Identify errors and edge cases. metadata: { "openclaw": { "emoji": "fx" } }
Excel Formula Explain
Use this skill when the user asks you to explain an Excel formula, troubleshoot a formula error, or understand what a formula does.
How to Handle
- Parse the formula the user provides.
- Break it down step by step — identify each function, its arguments, and what it returns.
- Explain in plain English what the overall formula computes.
- Flag common pitfalls (e.g., VLOOKUP exact vs. approximate match, circular references, #N/A risks).
- If the user provides workbook context, explain how the formula interacts with the data.
Important
- This skill does NOT require RAG. Do not call rag_search unless the user references a specific document.
- Do NOT fabricate sample data. If you need data context to explain, ask the user.
- Cite general Excel knowledge, not internal documents.