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GPT in Excel errors

Resolve common errors in Microsoft Excel and find solutions.

Invalid prompt parameter

Error: Invalid prompt parameter.

Problem: Your prompt is not recognized by OpenAI.

Solutions
  • Check that you have quotation marks around your prompt if it is not in a cell:

    =GPT("hello")

    =GPT(A1)

    =GPT(hello)

  • Check that you are using the correct number format for temperature for your locale: 0.8 or 0,8?

  • Check that your arguments are in the correct order. See our reference here

Invalid Name

#NAME? Invalid Name Error. The formula contains unrecognized text.

Problem: You haven't enabled the GPT functions.

Solution

Click GPT in Excel from the Ribbon's Home tab.

Error in Value

Error in Value. A value used in the formula is of the wrong data type.

Problem: Your formula can't be interpreted by OpenAI.

Solutions
  • Check that you are using the right parameter separator for your locale: , or ;?
  • Check that your arguments are in the correct order. See our reference here

No credits left

#Error: No credits left

Problem: You have reached your credit limit or your credit pack has expired after 90 days.

Solution

Click Buy credits to access the Pricing menu and buy more credits.

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