Claude
Careful writing, documents and analysis
What it does
An AI assistant for writing, research, conversation and working with documents. Check its factual claims and calculations before using them.
Good to know
Free plan: Free usage is limited and depends on model, conversation length, features and file size; there is no dependable fixed message allowance.
Paid plan: Pro: US$20/month billed monthly, or US$200 upfront annually. Applicable taxes may be added; regional checkout can differ.
Checked 2026-11-02 · Prices and limits can change.
- Difficulty: Beginner
Accomplish
Let's do it together
Careful writing, documents and analysis. It is listed for “Analyse my sales in Excel or Google Sheets”.
Have these ready
- A copy of your spreadsheet with customer details removed
- Column names and what each row represents
- The date range and business question you want answered
- 1
Open Claude
Sign in if required and start a new conversation. Check the current plan limits before uploading large files.
- 2
Provide your information
Replace the square-bracket placeholders below. Paste the completed prompt into the message box, attach material only if supported by your plan, and send it.
- 3
Refine the first draft
Answer any follow-up questions. Ask for one specific improvement at a time, such as a shorter version or a different tone.
Your starter prompt
Help me analyse sales for [date range]. Columns: [column names]. Each row means [meaning]. Data: [paste a small anonymised sample or attach a supported file]. Identify missing values and explain how to calculate total sales, monthly trends and best-selling products. Show the formulas or calculation steps, state assumptions and never invent missing data.
Example inputs appear in square brackets; replace them with your own information.
What to do with the result
Compare totals with your original spreadsheet. Check currencies, refunds and date ranges. Save your formulas and charts in a new copy, not over the original.
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