A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...

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Copilot is on the way to Microsoft Excel. Or rather, more Copilot is being packed into the popular spreadsheet program. A new COPILOT function is rolling out now to users in the Beta Channel and ...

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Microsoft has just introduced the Copilot function in Excel for Windows and Mac. With the new function, Excel now becomes a space for analyzing text, generating ideas, and simplifying repetitive tasks ...

No more struggling with complex syntax—simply describe what you need in plain English and let Copilot do the work AI Copilot in Excel lets analysts write formulas in plain English instead of complex ...