Opinion

Excel's experimental Copilot function set to be removed next month

Microsoft is removing the COPILOT function from Excel after a year of public testing. The function will stop working on September 14, 2026, without ever launching to general availability.

Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in August 2026Here are all the new features Microsoft added to Excel in August 2026Here are all the new features ...

Excel's August 2026 updates are all about Copilot, bringing new tools for change tracking, data visualization, chat history, ...
Windows Report

Microsoft Packs Excel’s August Update With Copilot Features

August 2026 update adds Copilot tools for change history, charts, PivotTables, Python formulas, and recent chat access.
Neowin

Microsoft is making it easier to understand formulas in Excel

Microsoft Excel receives new features on a regular basis, which is important considering how widely it is utilized for various use cases, including data crunching, visualizations, and organization. A ...
GeekWire

Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells

Microsoft Excel’s new COPILOT function lets users generate, summarize, and analyze data directly in spreadsheet cells using plain-language prompts. (Microsoft Image) Microsoft is building generative ...