SheetDecode

Read the formula you did not write

What is SheetDecode?

Paste a spreadsheet formula and SheetDecode breaks it into the order it runs in, names what each argument is for, warns about the mistakes that formula shape is prone to, and diagnoses the red error values.

What it does

How to use it

  1. Copy the formula from the cell you want to understand.
  2. Paste it into SheetDecode.
  3. Read the step-by-step breakdown, check any trap warnings, and open the error guide if the cell shows a red error value.

Frequently asked questions

Does it work offline?

Yes. Formulas are parsed on your device; nothing is uploaded.

Do you save the formulas I paste?

No. Formulas you decode stay in memory on your device for the length of your session. We do not save them, sync them, or send them anywhere, and there is no account or sign-in.

Which functions does it know?

Around fifty of the most common ones. A formula containing a function outside that set still gets its structure explained, and the unknown name is flagged — which is usually the cause of #NAME?.

Which error values can it explain?

#REF!, #VALUE!, #N/A, #DIV/0!, #NAME?, #NUM!, #NULL! and #SPILL!.

Why does it flag a formula that works?

Some warnings are about mistakes that produce a wrong answer rather than an error — an approximate-match lookup, for instance. They are worth reading even when the sheet looks fine.

What does Premium include?

A single one-time purchase removes the ads. Every decoding, error and reference feature is free. No subscription.

What data does the app collect?

Firebase Analytics records anonymized usage data (such as which screens are opened), and Sentry / Firebase Crashlytics collect crash reports. Neither receives the content of the formulas you decode. Ads are shown via Google AdMob. See the Privacy Policy.

Which languages are supported?

SheetDecode is available in 17 languages.

Download

SheetDecode is available for Android on Google Play as "SheetDecode: Excel Formula Fix".

Contact

Questions or a formula it read wrong: app.develop.sk@gmail.com

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