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Reconcile the author's corrections list against the typesetter's sheet: compare correction IDs, flag any edits present…

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The same job, four prompts

do it · improve it · decide · become
AExecute — “help me do it”Reconcile the author's corrections list against the typesetter's sheet: compare correction IDs,…+
Reconcile the author's corrections list against the typesetter's sheet: compare correction IDs, flag any edits present in the author list but missing or altered in the typesetter sheet, and add a 'Discrepancy' column with notes.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.
BImprove — “do it better”Make it straightforward for the copy chief to sign off: present a side-by-side list showing…+
Make it straightforward for the copy chief to sign off: present a side-by-side list showing original author text, typesetter text, and a highlighted diff for each discrepancy, prioritize substantive changes (word substitutions, deletions), and add a filter so Emma can review only high-risk mismatches.
when the reply comes backPush once: ask it to sharpen the weakest part, and to say what it assumed.

How to do it

the tool · the steps · what to avoid
The tool
Reports

Excel Reports transform raw data into clear, informative summaries and dashboards for analysis.

  1. 1

    Open a new worksheet where you want to create the report.

    RecommendationRename this worksheet to something like 'Report' or 'Consolidated Data'.

  2. 2

    Enter your data into the sheet.

    Best practiceStandardize data entry tables to easily modify reports later.

  3. 3

    Select the data you want to include in your report.

  4. 4

    On the Insert tab, select Recommended Charts.

  5. 5

    Choose the chart you want to add to your report sheet.

  6. 6

    Adjust chart size and position as needed.

  7. 7

    Save your Excel workbook to commit the report.

Use Power View on the Insert tab to create interactive dashboards from your Excel data.

Excel reports can be automated using VBA macros or integrated with Power BI for advanced reporting and sharing.

Glossary

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Recommended ChartsExcel suggests suitable chart types based on the selected data range for visualization.ExampleExcel suggests a bar chart or a pie chart after you select your sales figures.
MacrosAutomated sequences of commands and actions that perform tasks in Excel.ExampleRunning a macro can automatically sort data, apply formatting, and print your report.

The real tasks

2 of them
Reconcile the author’s corrections against the typesetter’s sheet to find any edits that were dropped or changed.
Produce a change-summary report that counts spelling, grammar, and style edits per article for the managing editor.

Who does this

1 roles
Copy Editor

Questions people ask

honest answers

Because you rarely think 'I want the redaction tool'. You think 'I have to share this without leaking the client's details'. Start from the need, and the feature finds you.

Real. Every job here was drawn from what people in real roles were actually seen doing in Excel — not a feature checklist.

No. Each page gives you a ready prompt you can paste into an AI assistant, plus the plain steps to do it yourself. Start with either — the goal is the finished job, not the tool.