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Excel data dictionary prompt
Goal:
Analyze an Excel workbook and generate a structured data dictionary describing all structured Excel tables it contains.
Inputs:
Excel file: [Upload workbook]
Task: Create a Simple Data Dictionary for This Workbook
Instructions:
1. Look through the entire workbook.
2. Find all structured Excel tables (ignore normal cell ranges).
3. Count how many structured tables there are.
4. For each table:
- Give the table name.
- Give the worksheet name.
- List the column headers.
- Briefly describe what the table seems to track (1–2 sentences).
Output Format:
Total Structured Tables: <number>
Table Name: <TableName>
Worksheet: <SheetName>
Columns:
- Column1
- Column2
- Column3
What This Table Appears To Track:
<Short plain-English description>
Rules:
- Only include structured Excel tables.
- Do not modify the workbook.
- Do not output JSON.
- Do not use Markdown tables.
- Keep descriptions short and clear.
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