Documentation Getting Started
Getting Started
Use the quick start instructions below to begin. For more help, explore the Getting Started series or the full documentation in the navigation menu.
Basic Formula: GEN
The simplest AI formula is =M.GEN(). It takes a prompt and returns an AI-generated response.
| Reference | Formula | Output |
|---|---|---|
| None | =M.GEN("tell me a joke") | Why don't scientists trust atoms? Because they make up everything! |
| cats | =M.GEN("tell me a joke about", A3) | Why don't cats play poker in the jungle? Too many cheetahs! |
Referencing Uploaded Files
You can upload files in cells (e.g., A2) and use them in formulas. Upload files using the sidebar.
Here's an example of what that could look like reviewing a resume:
| File | Input | Output |
|---|---|---|
| Candidate Resume.pdf | =M.EXTRACT(A2, "College degree") | Bachelor of Science in Computer Science |
| =M.GEN("Write a 3 bullet summary of the candidate:", A2) | • 5 years of experience in software engineering<br>• Skilled in Python and React<br>• Led team projects at Google |
Citations
Every AI formula includes clickable citations in the sidebar, in case the first one isn't sufficient. Here's what they look like:
Chat
Use the AI chat in the sidebar to ask for data or ideas to copy into your sheet.
Examples:
- "List top 10 countries by GDP"
- "Find competitors for Walmart"