Content Tab Settings in SheetXAI

Overview

The Content tab in SheetXAI settings configures the default AI model(s) used when running SAI formulas in your spreadsheet. This tab lets you set up multiple AI models in a cascade system, giving you flexibility in how your formulas process information.

Key Information

Purpose

The Content tab determines which AI model(s) will process your SAI formulas by default. This is distinct from the model used for the chatbot interface, allowing you to optimize different models for different types of operations.

Recommended Model

We highly recommend using Google's Gemini Flash models for this setting. These models deliver excellent performance for formula-based operations with fast response times and cost efficiency.

Model Cascade System

A unique feature of the Content tab is the ability to add multiple models in a prioritized sequence:

  1. Primary Model: Your first selected model (displayed directly in the Content tab) is used by default for all SAI formulas
  2. Additional Models: You can add more models that become available as alternates

How to Add Multiple Models

  1. Select your primary model in the main Content tab interface
  2. Click the Add Model button
  3. Your first selected model will move up and be labeled as "Model 1"
  4. You can continue adding additional models (Model 2, Model 3, etc.)
  5. There is no limit to how many models you can add to your cascade

Invoking Specific Models in Formulas

A powerful feature of this system is the ability to call specific models from your cascade:

  • Default Usage: Standard SAI formulas automatically use your primary Content model (Content1) without any special prefix
  • Specific Model Invocation: Start your SAI formula instruction with !CONTENT# (where # is the model number)

Important: You do not need to use !CONTENT1 in your formulas - this is already the default for all SAI formulas.

Examples:

=SAI("Tell me about this data", A2)              // Uses Content1 model (default)
=SAI("!CONTENT2 Tell me about this data", A2)    // Uses Content2 model
=SAI("!CONTENT Tell me about this data", A2)     // Forces Content1 even if URL detected

Special Case: URLs in Formulas

If your SAI formula contains a URL, SheetXAI would normally switch to using the URL tab model automatically. To prevent this behavior and ensure you're using your Content1 model, use the !CONTENT prefix:

=SAI("!CONTENT Analyze this webpage: https://example.com")  // Forces Content1 model despite URL

Practical Applications

Using Different Models in Different Columns

The model invocation feature is particularly valuable when you want to use different AI models for different purposes across your spreadsheet:

  • Use default Content1 model in column D: =SAI("Write a product description for ", A2)
  • Use a second model in column E: =SAI("!CONTENT2 Analyze these sales figures: ", B2:C2)
  • Use a third model in column F: =SAI("!CONTENT3 Create technical specifications for ", A2)

This allows you to optimize each column's formulas for specific types of tasks while using the most appropriate AI model for each purpose.

How to Configure

  1. Navigate to the Settings section in the SheetXAI sidebar
  2. Select the Content tab
  3. Choose your preferred primary AI provider and model
  4. To add additional models, click Add Model
  5. Configure each additional model as needed
  6. Ensure your API keys are properly configured for all selected providers
  7. Click Save to apply your changes

This flexible system gives you precise control over which AI models handle different parts of your spreadsheet, optimizing both performance and cost efficiency.


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