numeric-format-normalization

Normalize numeric columns in Excel workbooks and verify totals against a Summary sheet.

110|3|Updated Feb 26, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench --skill numeric-format-normalization-michaelyang-lyx
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Skill: numeric-format-normalization
Source: https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench/tree/main/skills/sn-da-excel-workflow/capability/excel-data-cleaning/numeric-format-normalization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/MichaelYang-lyx/AIDABench --skill numeric-format-normalization-michaelyang-lyx

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Excel data often suffers from inconsistent numeric formatting, missing values, and the challenge of processing large datasets. This Skill standardizes numeric formats, cleans data, and verifies totals against a designated summary sheet, then exports results suitable for downstream analytics.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Numeric normalization: standardizes and cleans numeric columns (type conversion, missing value handling).
  • Parquet export: converts cleaned data to Parquet for efficient storage and analysis.
  • Total verification: compares computed totals with the "合 计" or equivalent summary row to ensure accuracy.
  • Use Case: prepare a 1-million-row Excel file with numeric columns like '建筑面积', reconciling all totals and exporting to Parquet/CSV for reporting.

Quick Start

Run the numeric-format-normalization workflow on your dataset to clean numeric columns, validate the totals against the summary sheet, and export the results as Parquet and CSV.

Frequently Asked Questions about numeric-format-normalization

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I clean and standardize numeric data in large Excel spreadsheets?

To clean and standardize numeric data in Excel, you can apply type conversion and missing value handling across multiple columns to ensure accurate totals for large-scale datasets. This process normalizes numeric formats and prepares data for downstream analytics.

How do I verify Excel totals against a summary sheet before exporting?

Verifying Excel totals involves comparing computed column totals against a designated summary row, such as a '合 计' sheet, to ensure data accuracy. This cross-sheet total verification step validates that your numeric cleaning preserved the original dataset's integrity.

Can I convert Excel numeric columns to Parquet format for efficient storage?

You can convert Excel numeric columns to Parquet format after standardizing the data types and cleaning missing values. This exports your cleaned spreadsheet results into Parquet and CSV formats for efficient storage and downstream analysis.

What is the best way to handle missing values and type normalization in Excel workbooks?

The best way to handle missing values and type normalization in Excel is to apply automated data cleaning steps that standardize numeric columns across sheets. This ensures consistent numeric formatting and validates totals against a summary sheet.

Does numeric data cleaning work for million-row Excel files with multiple columns?

Numeric data cleaning is designed for large-scale spreadsheets, effectively processing million-row Excel files with multiple numeric columns. It standardizes values, reconciles totals, and exports the cleaned dataset without overwhelming your workflow.

Why does Excel totals verification fail when cleaning large datasets?

Excel totals verification may fail during cleaning if inconsistent numeric formatting or missing values cause type conversion errors across sheets. Standardizing numeric columns and comparing computed totals against the summary row helps identify and resolve these discrepancies.