Questions for Excel

How do I install the GPT for Excel add-in?

Install from Microsoft AppSource:

1. Go to the installation page.
2. Click Open in Excel.
3. Follow the steps until the end.

Learn more in Install GPT for Excel

Where can I find the list of available GPT functions?

The list along with full documentation and video tutorials is available in the function list. You can also download our Microsoft Excel example template to access and try many examples.

Is GPT for Excel connected to the web?

Yes, GPT for Excel can search the web to provide up-to-date information with the Web browsing bulk tool and the GPT_WEB function, built on Perplexity AI's online models. However, other bulk tools and functions in GPT for Excel are not web-connected.

Is web browsing available with GPT-4?

No, but you can use the Web browsing bulk tool or the GPT_WEB function to search the web using Perplexity AI online models, directly from your Microsoft Excel workbook.

Do I need an API key?

No. This add-in offers models that do not require an API key. See the full list here.

What is the pricing of GPT for Excel?

The pricing is proportional to your inputs and outputs. Please see the detailed description here.

What permissions are required by the GPT for Excel add-in?

The add-in requires to	Reason
View your basic profile	Allows the add-in to see your basic profile (name, image, user name).
Maintain access to data you have given it access to	Allows the add-in to access the data (your info and documents), even when you are not currently using it. This does not give the app any additional permissions.

What do you do with the data in my workbooks, AI inputs and outputs?

• We do not read or store any data from your workbook that you do not use as an input.
• We send your inputs to the relevant AI provider’s API and we display the resulting outputs in your workbook.
• If you use a model with your own API key, we do not log or store any of the inputs submitted or outputs received.
• If you use a model without your own API key, we log all the inputs and outputs for support purposes for a duration of 30 days. We then store them for 5 years to comply with applicable law, enforce our terms and policies, keep our Service safe and for product improvement purposes (excluding the training of any language model).
• Whether you use a model with or without your own API key, Talarian does not use your inputs and outputs to train language models.

To check the AI provider’s models available with or without your own API key, please see our list of supported models.

More information on how we use your data in our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy and DPA.

More information on AI providers’ use of content is available on their relevant terms, as detailed in our Terms of Service.

Which versions of Excel are supported by this add-in?

The following table lists the minimum versions of Microsoft Excel supported by the GPT for Excel add-in, according to your version of Office.

Office on Windows - Microsoft 365 subscription - retail perpetual Office 2016 and later	Office on Windows (volume-licensed perpetual)	Office on Mac	Office on iPad	Office on the web	Office Online Server
Excel Version 2002 (Build 12527.20092)	Excel 2021 Version 2108 (Build 12527.20092)	Excel 16.35	Not supported	Supported	Not supported

Can I use my custom GPT and Assistants API?

Unfortunately the current OpenAI API, used by GPT for Excel, does not support these features.

Which browsers are compatible with GPT for Excel?

GPT for Excel is compatible with the following browsers:

• Microsoft Edge on Windows and Chrome are highly recommended for the best experience
• Firefox
• Safari on Mac

Is there a limit to the number of requests I can send?

OpenAI enforces rate limits in order to ensure a smooth and fair access to everyone. Learn more.

How do I uninstall the GPT for Excel add-in?

The uninstallation process is described here.

Who is this add-in made by?

This add-in is made by Talarian. Talarian is a profitable company established in 2015, specialized in Google add-ons and Microsoft add-ins. There are around 40 people working at Talarian.

Talarian is ISO27001 certified.

Which models can I use?

Check our list of supported models.

Which languages can I use?

Models work in many languages, but deliver the best results in English. All we can say is try it. It is usually better to prompt in the language you want the response to be in. In any case, avoid mixing languages in a prompt.

How do I get support?

We recommend checking our troubleshooting errors page.

If it doesn’t help, let us know by submitting a support request so we can assist you further.