What it is
The ChatGPT for Google Sheets add-in places ChatGPT in a sidebar inside Google Sheets. The source article describes reading a sheet, writing and explaining formulas, building tables and charts, and analyzing data. ECU should publish this only if this workflow is supported.
Responsible use reminder! Use ChatGPT Edu only in accordance with ECU guidance, instructor expectations, and applicable data-protection requirements. Do not enter restricted, confidential, regulated, or sensitive ECU information unless the use case has been approved.
Learning objectives
- Understand what this feature does.
- Know when the feature is appropriate to use.
- Complete the basic setup or usage flow.
- Review results before relying on ChatGPT output.
Step-by-step instructions
Step 1
Confirm Google Sheets and the add-in are approved for ECU use.
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Step 2
Open Google Sheets in a browser.
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Step 3
Open Extensions, Add-ons, and Get add-ons.
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Step 4
Find the official ChatGPT add-in if available.
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Step 5
Install and authorize the add-in if permitted.
Step 6
Open the ChatGPT sidebar.
Step 7
Use a public or non-sensitive sample dataset.
Step 8
Ask ChatGPT to summarize data and list changes for review.
Sample prompt
This sheet contains public sample data. Summarize three patterns that stand out. Then create a simple chart and list the cells and chart you changed so I can review your work.
Expected result
ChatGPT summarizes the data and identifies any cells or charts it changed.
Troubleshooting
- If the add-in is unavailable, it may not be approved or enabled.
- Avoid restricted or sensitive data.
- Review all changes before relying on the output.
ECU validation checklist
☐ Whether Google Sheets workflow is supported at ECU
☐ Add-in approval status
☐ Supported data classifications
☐ Final support owner
Related ECU resources
- AI at ECU
- ChatGPT Edu at ECU [coming soon]
- Responsible AI / data guidance: [coming soon]
- Submit an ECU support request: [coming soon]