Vault: Spreadsheet product QA — the 15-point gauntlet Members only

Every tool passes this before it ships (and twice a year after).

#Vault by LuisAdmin2026-08-151 min read

The gauntlet: □ 1. Opens clean in Excel (no repair prompt) □ 2. Imports to Google Sheets: every formula recalculates (File → Import test — not assumption) □ 3. Zero #REF/#NAME/#DIV errors anywhere (including hidden tabs) □ 4. Input cells visually obvious (color convention) + unlocked; formula cells protected (no password) □ 5. One 'EXAMPLE' state shipped: realistic demo numbers a buyer can study then clear □ 6. The CLEAR path documented ('delete only the green cells') □ 7. Edge cases: zero, blank, and a huge number in every input —

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