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Gather key details from many documents into one table
Upload a batch of similar documents, like CVs, quotes or proposals, and get one comparison table with the same details pulled from each.
When to use it
When you need to compare a stack of similar documents
Step by step
Put the documents in one folder
Save them in a Google Drive or OneDrive folder and give each a clear file name.
Decide what to compare
List the five to ten details you want from every document, such as price, start date and experience.
Extract the details
Upload the documents to your AI assistant (in batches of about five if there are many) with this prompt.
Prompt to copyFor each attached document, extract these details: [detail 1], [detail 2], [detail 3], [add more]. Output one table with a row per document and a column per detail, plus a 'File name' column and a 'Notes' column for anything unusual. Copy values exactly as written. If a detail isn't in a document, write 'not stated'. Don't rank or judge them yet.Paste into a sheet and check
Copy the table into Google Sheets. Check two or three rows against the original documents before you rely on it.
Compare and decide
Sort and filter the sheet yourself. The decision is yours; the table just saves the retyping.
What you get
File | Price | Start date | Warranty | Notes Quote_Ashby.pdf | £4,200 | 12 Jan | 10 yrs | Excludes skip hire Quote_Rowan.pdf | £3,950 | 2 Feb | not stated | Valid 14 days only
Tips
- For CVs, remove names and contact details first if you want a fairer, blind first look.