> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.orbid.dev/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Residuals in bid fill

> What residual cells are in Orbid AI fill and how specialists should review them.

# Residuals in bid fill

A **residual** is a response cell that remains empty, uncertain, or weakly evidenced after automated fill. Good process makes residuals visible for humans.

## Everyday

After “fill excel”, review anything still blank or flagged before export/submit.

## Professional notes

* **Missing catalog data** — Enrich product specs, re-match/fill
* **Ambiguous tender wording** — Human interpretation + note
* **Commercial/pricing lines** — Commercial owner fills
* **Hard limit fail** — Strategy / no-bid / deviation letter

## Related

* [Fill residual review](/guides/workflows/fill-residual-review) · [Evidence](/concepts/evidence-and-ownership)