Writing Good Queries
Getting great answers from Teela starts with how you ask the question. The good news? You don't need to know anything about databases or SQL. Just ask in plain English, and Teela takes care of the rest. That said, a few simple habits can make a big difference in the quality of your results.
Custom Variables
Custom variables let you create flexible, reusable queries that you can adjust on the fly without rewriting the question every time. Think of them as fill-in-the-blank placeholders. You set up the query once, and then just change the values whenever you need to.
Understanding Orko
Orko is Teela's AI-powered query engine, and it's the brain behind how your plain-English questions turn into accurate data results. You don't need to understand databases, write SQL, or know how your data is structured. Orko handles all of that for you.
Getting More From Your Questions
Asking a question in Teela is just the beginning. Once you have your first result, there are several powerful ways to dig deeper, explore your data, and uncover insights you might not have thought to look for. This page walks you through all of them.
Working With Clarifications
Sometimes when you ask Teela a question, it will ask you a question right back before giving you an answer. This is called a clarification, and it's actually a really good thing. It means Teela wants to make sure it gives you exactly the right answer instead of guessing and potentially getting it wrong.
Complex Requests
Teela isn't just for simple lookups. It can handle sophisticated, multi-step analysis that would normally require a data analyst, a series of queries, and a lot of spreadsheet work. This page shows you how to make the most of Teela's advanced capabilities.