# Using AI Analyst on Spreadsheet Data

Arcwise works best on Arcwise connected data tabs and data from your data warehouse: [Connecting data](/connecting-data/connecting-data.md). However Arcwise does work on normal spreadsheet data!

To work with Arcwise on spreadsheet data you can highlight the cells you are interested in analyzing. Arcwise will only work on data that is in a tabular form.

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You can start working with Arcwise on this range by click the small Arcwise icon in the top right of your selection

You can also open the Arcwise extension and select **Analyze the selected range.**

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You can verify that Arcwise will work on this selection by checking the area **Focused on** at the top and verifying it references the range you selected. The initial thread name will also reference the selected cells, although the thread name can be modified later.

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