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.

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 ...

What if your Excel spreadsheet could think for you? Imagine typing a simple prompt like “Summarize sales trends by region” and watching as your data transforms into actionable insights, no formulas, ...