Table Generation

How can it help me?

• Saves time and effort: Instead of manually creating tables and inputting data, you can simply provide a prompt and let the AI generate a table for you with relevant column headers and sample content. This can be especially useful for complex tables with many columns or when you are unsure which columns to include.

• Improves organisation and tracking: "Help me organize" allows you to quickly create tables for various purposes like project management, event planning, or trip itineraries. The generated tables provide a structured framework for organizing and tracking data, which can lead to better project management, more efficient event planning, and smoother travel experiences.

• Sparks creativity and idea generation: The feature can help you come up with new ideas or approaches to organizing your data. By seeing different table structures and examples, you might be inspired to think about your data in new ways or identify new relationships between different data points.

• Reduces errors and inconsistencies: By using AI to generate tables, you can minimize the risk of human error in creating column headers or inputting data. This leads to more accurate and consistent data, which is essential for making informed decisions based on the information within the spreadsheet.

• Customizable to fit specific needs: you can provide specific instructions in their prompts to tailor the generated table to your exact requirements. This allows for greater flexibility and control over the final output, ensuring that the table meets your unique needs.

• Easy to use and accessible: The "Help me organize" feature is integrated directly into Google Sheets and can be accessed through a sidebar, the toolbar, or the Insert menu.

How do I use it?

Before a meeting

1. Open a new spreadsheet or tab in Google Sheets. The "Help me organize" sidebar will automatically open. You can also access it via the toolbar or Insert menu.

2. Enter a prompt describing the table you want to create. For example, "Plan a hiking trip in Iceland" or "Tracking tasks for a project to build a new website".2 Writing instructions instead of questions yields better results. For example: "Wedding planner to-do list with status updates and due date".

3. Click "Create"

4. After the table is generated, you can:

   • Provide feedback on the table by clicking "Good suggestion" or "Bad suggestion".

   • Edit the prompt and click "Create" to generate a new table.

   • Create a new version of the table by clicking "Create". (Note: you cannot revert to previous versions after creating a new one).

5. Click "Insert" in the preview to add the table to your spreadsheet.

Tips & Tricks

• Use a new sheet: For the best results, use the “Help me organize” feature in a new sheet or tab to avoid overwriting any existing data. If you insert the generated table into a sheet that already has data, it will overwrite any existing data it replaces.

• Provide context: The more context you give in your prompt, the better the AI will understand your needs. For example, if you're planning a hiking trip, specify the location, duration, and any specific activities you want to included.