Once data is loaded into Excel, Copilot allows users to ask questions in natural language instead of building new formulas. This trick is helpful when exploring unfamiliar datasets or preparing quick ...

Excel now supports IMPORTTEXT and IMPORTCSV functions that load external text and CSV files as dynamic arrays, making it easier to refresh and reuse frequently updated data inside a worksheet. The ...

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

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

Wouldn’t it be great if you could be an Excel wizard without putting in all the time and effort needed to learn how to get around Excel and make it do what you want it to do? Formulas are one of the ...

BYROW replaces thousands of table formulas with one spill formula, making spreadsheets leaner and much more robust.

While Microsoft Excel is one of the most powerful spreadsheet applications, it’s also the most intimidating tool in the Microsoft Office suite. If you’ve never used Excel before or are just a bit ...

Microsoft Excel has announced a handful of changes that are set to make formulas easier to use and even more powerful. The spreadsheet software updates are centered around web users, which covers all ...

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.

Microsoft Excel was first released in 1987 and — despite popular competitors such as Google Sheets — is still used by millions of businesses throughout the world. Described as the “world’s most ...