As Microsoft ramps up Copilot’s capabilities in Excel, the AI tool is becoming genuinely useful for spreadsheet work.

Discover 8 2026 Excel updates, including AI formula creation and a year of change history, so your team works quicker with fewer mistakes.

Excel gets a host of new features in January 2026 ...

Microsoft Excel online lacks functionality compared to paid versions that include features including advanced formulas and charts. Powerful data analytics tools like Power Query and Power Pivot are ...

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Once data is loaded into Excel, Copilot allows users to ask questions in natural language instead of building new formulas.

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...

Many people working in the corporate world need at least a passing familiarity with Microsoft Excel. Maybe you only indicated that you're skilled with Excel on your resume because it feels like one of ...

Microsoft updates for Excel in January 2026 introduce Agent Mode with Copilot, new import tools, clearer error messages, Power Query on Mac and Web, and Office Scripts automation to ease daily tasks.

Take a deep dive into one of the most powerful applications for business and number-crunching. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals Excel is one of the most commonly used programs in workplaces around the world.

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