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Slash Commands

Slash commands provide instant access to pre-configured workflows. Type / in the input area to see available commands.

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How to Use

  1. Type / in the input area
  2. Command palette appears
  3. Browse or search for a command
  4. Press Enter to execute
  5. Follow any additional prompts

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Keyboard Navigation

  • Up/Down arrows: Navigate commands
  • Type to search: Filter by keywords
  • Enter: Select and execute
  • Escape: Close palette

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Built-in Commands

X21 includes 8 ready-to-use commands:

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/summarize_selection

What it does: Analyzes your selected data and highlights key findings or anomalies. Best for:
  • Quick data overviews
  • Identifying outliers
  • Finding patterns
Example usage:
  1. Select a data table
  2. Type /summarize_selection
  3. Press Enter
  4. Review insights
Requires input: No

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/format

What it does: Applies consistent, professional formatting to make data visually appealing. Best for:
  • Cleaning up messy spreadsheets
  • Preparing reports
  • Making data presentable
Example usage:
  1. Select range to format
  2. Type /format
  3. Press Enter
  4. Approve formatting changes
Requires input: No

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/clean_up_data

What it does: Inspects selection for data quality issues and proposes fixes. Finds:
  • Inconsistent formatting
  • Duplicate values
  • Missing data
  • Invalid entries
  • Formatting inconsistencies
Example usage:
  1. Select questionable data
  2. Type /clean_up_data
  3. Review identified issues
  4. Approve fixes
Requires input: No

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/generate_chart_plan

What it does: Recommends the best chart types to visualize your selected data. Provides:
  • Chart type suggestions
  • Rationale for each option
  • Best practices guidance
Example usage:
  1. Select data for charting
  2. Type /generate_chart_plan
  3. Review recommendations
  4. Create charts manually or ask AI to help
Requires input: No

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/formula_help

What it does: Explains or troubleshoots formulas in your selection. Best for:
  • Understanding complex formulas
  • Debugging formula errors
  • Learning Excel functions
Example usage:
  1. Select cell with formula
  2. Type /formula_help
  3. Describe your question (e.g., “Why is this returning #VALUE?”)
  4. Press Enter
  5. Get explanation
Requires input: Yes - describe your question or issue

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/meeting_notes

What it does: Converts selected text into crisp meeting notes with action items. Transforms:
  • Raw notes → Structured format
  • Extracts action items
  • Identifies owners
  • Highlights deadlines
Example usage:
  1. Select meeting notes text
  2. Type /meeting_notes
  3. Press Enter
  4. Review formatted output
Requires input: No

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/auto_fill

What it does: Fills blank labels by learning patterns from descriptions with ≥90% confidence. Best for:
  • Categorizing data
  • Filling missing labels
  • Applying consistent tags
Example usage:
  1. Select data with some labels
  2. Type /auto_fill
  3. Describe the pattern (e.g., “Fill Category based on Product Description”)
  4. AI learns and fills blanks
  5. Review and approve
Requires input: Yes - describe the filling pattern

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/classify

What it does: Classifies rows using strict accounting rules with Buchungstext, Reason, and Category columns. Specific use case:
  • Accounting data classification
  • Transaction categorization
  • Rule-based labeling
Requirements:
  • Must have appropriate columns
  • Accounting context
Example usage:
  1. Select transaction data
  2. Type /classify
  3. Specify classification rules
  4. Review classifications
  5. Approve
Requires input: Yes - specify classification criteria

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Custom Commands

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Workbook-Specific Commands

X21 can load custom commands from your Excel workbook. These appear alongside built-in commands in the palette. How to create custom commands: See your IT administrator or developer documentation for adding custom slash commands to workbooks. Benefits:
  • Team-specific workflows
  • Project-specific operations
  • Reusable complex tasks

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Command Features

Commands have associated keywords for faster discovery: 
/summary, /analyze → finds /summarize_selection
/tidy, /fix → finds /clean_up_data
/help, /explain → finds /formula_help

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Auto-Execution

Some commands execute immediately:
  • /summarize_selection
  • /format
  • /clean_up_data
  • /generate_chart_plan
  • /meeting_notes
Others prompt for additional input:
  • /formula_help - asks for your question
  • /auto_fill - asks for pattern description
  • /classify - asks for classification criteria

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Tool Approval

Commands still respect tool permissions:
  1. Command executes
  2. AI proposes tools
  3. You review and approve
  4. Changes apply

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Best Practices

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When to Use Commands

Use slash commands for:
  • Frequent operations
  • Standardized workflows
  • Quick actions
  • Learning X21 capabilities
Use natural language for:
  • Unique requests
  • Complex custom tasks
  • Exploratory analysis
  • One-off operations

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Command Discovery

Explore commands by:
  1. Type / and browse the list
  2. Try commands on sample data first
  3. Learn which commands fit your workflow
  4. Create mental shortcuts

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Combining Commands

Chain commands for workflows: 
1. /clean_up_data - Fix issues
2. /format - Apply styling
3. /summarize_selection - Review results
4. /generate_chart_plan - Visualize

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Command Tips

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/summarize_selection

  • Works best with tabular data
  • Include headers in selection
  • More data = better insights

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/format

  • Backs up original formatting
  • Can be reverted
  • Consistent style across team

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/clean_up_data

  • Run before important analysis
  • Review suggested fixes carefully
  • May require multiple passes

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/generate_chart_plan

  • Include all relevant columns
  • Provide context in selection
  • Consider audience for charts

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/formula_help

  • Select the problematic cell
  • Describe what you expected
  • Include error messages if any

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/meeting_notes

  • Works with bullet points or paragraphs
  • Extracts action items automatically
  • Formats for sharing

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/auto_fill

  • Needs examples to learn from
  • Higher confidence = better results
  • Review fills before approving

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/classify

  • Accounting-specific
  • Requires structured data
  • Follows strict business rules

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Troubleshooting

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Command Not Found

  • Check spelling
  • Try keywords instead
  • Ensure command is enabled
  • Contact admin for custom commands

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Command Does Nothing

  • Check your selection is valid
  • Verify tools are enabled
  • Look for error messages
  • Try with simpler data first

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Unexpected Results

  • Review command description
  • Check selection includes right data
  • Provide more context in prompt
  • Use natural language for custom needs