# Using Data Analyst

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### Step 1: Navigate to Data Analyst

1. From the left navigation menu, click **'Apps'**
2. Select **'Data Analyst'**

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### Step 2: Upload Excel File

1. On the Data Analyst Homepage, you can continue with the existing analysis or Start 'New Analysis'.&#x20;
2. Clicking on 'New Analysis' will take you to the Data Analyst chat screen.
3. You can select an existing excel file from a Workspace or upload a new excel file.

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### Step 3: Ask a Question

In the input field, type your question in natural language.

Examples include:

* "What is the total sales for 2023?"
* "Show me monthly revenue trend."
* "Which region has the highest profit?"
* "Top 5 customers by revenue."
* "Compare Q1 and Q2 performance."
* "Create a bar chart of sales by region."
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