Responding to user error
I need to respond to a user message that just says "#ERROR!" without any context. It could be an issue with their CLI usage. I'll aim to be concise and ask clarifying questions. It’s important to gather details about the command, full error message, and steps they took. I’ll suggest general troubleshooting steps like running with a verbose flag, checking logs, and reviewing program versions. I should keep my suggestions clear and structured, perhaps in bullet points.Identifying spreadsheet errors
It seems like the user might be dealing with a spreadsheet error since "#ERROR!" commonly appears in Google Sheets for parse errors. Excel, on the other hand, typically shows different errors like #NAME? or #VALUE!, but not "#ERROR!". So, I need to ask whether they're using Google Sheets or Excel, or if it's a build/runtime error. Additionally, I can give quick tips for Google Sheets—like checking for mismatched parentheses or incorrect reference ranges—while also suggesting using the Formula > Evaluate feature to help them troubleshoot.Asking for clarification
I need to ask the user where they’re seeing the "#ERROR!" message to provide the best help. I’ll suggest they share the command or formula causing the issue, along with any code snippet or stack trace for better context. If it's from Google Sheets, I'll recommend checking the formula and separators. If it’s from a CLI or program, I’ll ask for details like the exact error text, last command run, and versions. Also, I can suggest searching the repository for the error with rg -n "#ERROR!" -S.Finalizing CLI response
I need to stick to the CLI guidelines while being concise. First, I should ask the user where they’re seeing "#ERROR!". Then I can provide some structured help.
If it’s Google Sheets, I’ll suggest they check for parse errors, separators, and curly quotes, and use =IFERROR after fixing the root issue.
For Excel, I’ll mention common errors like #NAME?, noting it’s not typical unless imported from Sheets.
If it’s from code or logs, I should request the exact message, stack trace, and suggestions for running with verbose options.
I’ll offer my help to debug if they can share their formula, command, or code with me!
Can you share where you’re seeing “#ERROR!” and what you just did before it appeared? A few quick paths depending on context:
=IFERROR(your_formula, "") to hide it after we correct the root cause.#VALUE!, #NAME?, etc. If you imported from Sheets, it may be a parse issue—share the formula/cell.--verbose, --stacktrace) and share the output.Drop the formula/command/snippet and I’ll diagnose and give a precise fix.
