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.
After a brief pause at the end of last year, Microsoft is back with its monthly feature recap, sharing what changed across its productivity apps in January 2026. And this time, the spotlight is on ...
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Forget XLOOKUP: Why FILTER is better for extracting Excel data
The FILTER function extracts every matching record while XLOOKUP only returns the first result.
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Stop wrestling with text in Excel: These 8 tools are game-changers
Fix "fake" numbers, strip hidden web spaces, and join text professionally using Excel's built-in legacy and modern tools.
We test Claude in Excel, a beta version add-in requiring a paid plan, and show where it saves time on formula fixes.
Build a fast Excel money tracker with SUMIFS totals, color coding, and charts, so you see monthly savings and trends without manual work.
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