> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://sheets-docs.elkar.co/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Create your Formatting Rules

**Create personalized formatting preferences** that match your unique workflow. Elkar learns from it and applies consistent formatting across all your spreadsheets.

### Key Benefits:

* **Workflow Consistency**: Apply your company's formatting standards automatically
* **Time Savings**: Set rules once, apply everywhere
* **Project Flexibility**: Activate/deactivate rules per file or project
* **Dashboard Management**: Control all rules from your [dashboard](https://sheets-app.elkar.co/)

### Example Rule:

*"Show percentages with one decimal place, keep raw data in a dedicated 'Data' sheet, highlight inputs in blue and titles in dark green."*

### How It Works:

1. **Go to your dashboard** >"Elkar Rules" OR **Go to Excel chat** directly and click "Rule"
2. Define your formatting preferences
3. Test on a sample spreadsheet
4. Activate it or not depending on your projects

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