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How to use formula by example in Excel to generate complex formulas
I traded the static results of Flash Fill for dynamic formulas that update automatically.
Excel's query tool reshapes messy imports into 1NF, so AVERAGEIFS replaces hacks and your summaries run faster.
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.
As Microsoft ramps up Copilot’s capabilities in Excel, the AI tool is becoming genuinely useful for spreadsheet work.
Microsoft’s Agent Mode is now live in Excel for Windows and Mac, bringing model choice, web search, and deeper Copilot ...
Once data is loaded into Excel, Copilot allows users to ask questions in natural language instead of building new formulas.
My main program is the Excel Pro Challenge. It is a 15-day step-by-step course that takes you from beginner to confident — ...
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.
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90% of Excel spreadsheets contain errors: Here’s how to fix yours
Build bulletproof workbooks with named ranges, dynamic tables, and Excel's built-in error-checking tools.
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