R1C1 coordinates provide a predictable map for auditing formulas and writing universal VBA macros.

What if your most tedious work tasks could be handled in seconds, leaving you free to focus on the big picture? Microsoft’s latest innovation, Excel’s AI-powered Agent Mode, promises to do just that.

Microsoft is finally delivering on the promise of AI by letting Copilot autonomously repair formulas and build dashboards directly in your desktop workbooks.

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

Have you ever wished your spreadsheets could think for themselves? Imagine an Excel feature so advanced it doesn’t just assist you, it acts as your personal data analyst, automating complex tasks and ...

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.