SPREADSHEET-AUTOMATION5 MIN READ
Sort Automation Controls by What They Prevent or Detect
Classify spreadsheet automation controls by their control role.
Place each control into its main role in the automated workbook. Prevent bad input Detect bad output Guide correction Document ownership Data validation list for approved region codes in a manual input table Row-count comparison between source CSV and loaded query table Exception report showing unmatched SKUs and the product owner responsible Workbook notes naming RevOps as owner of the weekly refresh Required-file check before the dashboard tab is unlocked Control total comparing loaded spend to platform summary totals
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