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Excel Copilot now supports local files (Preview): what this means for everyday users
In the Microsoft 365 Current Channel (Preview), Excel Copilot Chat now supports local Excel files, not just workbooks stored in the cloud. This is a meaningful usability improvement because many users, especially students and early-career professionals, still work primarily with datasets stored locally on their devices. Why this matters for adoption: Users can now interact with Copilot Chat while analysing local Excel files. This reduces friction for offline work, assignments, and exploratory data analysis. It makes Copilot more practical for everyday learning and productivity workflows. For users learning data analysis, reporting, or business intelligence, this update lowers the barrier to using Copilot consistently rather than only in cloud-based scenarios. I am exploring how these preview features can improve real-world adoption and learning experiences, particularly for students and early-career users who work with Excel daily.Helping students adopt Microsoft 365 tools for learning & productivity
Hi everyone, I’m a Microsoft 365 Champion and MSc Data Science student, and I’m currently helping fellow students get started with Microsoft tools such as: • Power BI (data analytics & dashboards) • Microsoft Learn learning paths • Microsoft 365 productivity tools I’m curious: What are the biggest challenges you’ve seen when introducing Power BI or Microsoft Learn to students or early-career professionals? I’d love to learn from your experiences and share what’s worked in an academic environment."Operational Guide for Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption" (DNS error)
Hello Community, On the official page **Operational Guide for Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption**: https://www.microsoft.com/en/microsoft-365-copilot/copilot-adoption-guide Also https://www.microsoft.com/fr-fr/microsoft-365-copilot/copilot-adoption-guide the **“Get the guide”** button points to a CDN link that does not resolve and shows the error: **DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN** (host: `clouddamcdnprodep.azureedge.net`). Context: - Region: France ; Browsers tested: Edge and Chrome ; Date/time observed: January 12, 2026 at 17:24 CET - Expected: Access to the downloadable PDF/resource associated with the guide Could you please escalate this to the relevant teams (content/CDN) to fix the link for the “Get the guide” button? In the meantime, what are the official download URLs for this guide? (in English or French) Thank you!
How to view all employees in Microsoft Places?
Now that the Favorites feature has been removed and Microsoft Places only shows frequently used people from Microsoft 365 apps, is there a way to see all employees of the company (65 people) in one overview? I’m looking for a way to search this list and ideally sort it alphabetically or by department. Is this functionality planned to return, or is there an alternative way to achieve this today?
CPAi Advisors + Copilot Frontier: Accounting Meets Agent Mode
Hey all — I’m Dan, founder of CPAi Advisors, where boutique accounting meets workflow automation and Microsoft Copilot. I spent years in public company accounting, working across GL, AP/AR, reporting, and compliance — plus deep ERP integrations and technical troubleshooting. After seeing firsthand how manual and fragmented financial workflows can be, I decided to go out on my own and build something smarter: a boutique firm powered by Microsoft 365 Business Premium + Copilot. Now I’m exploring how Office Agent (Frontier) can take things further — not just chat in Word or Excel, but actually carry context across apps and orchestrate real accounting tasks. Here’s what I’m testing: Agent Mode in Excel → financial models, ledger reconciliation, anomaly detection Agent Mode in Word → client-ready reports that pull live spreadsheet data Agent Mode in Outlook → turning email threads into task lists and audit prep Cross-app orchestration → one prompt that builds a report, updates the spreadsheet, and drafts the email 💡 Focus: Copilot in accounting workflows Automating compliance & audit readiness Bridging trust in AI for financial advisory Pushing Agent Mode beyond the obvious Excited to share feedback and help shape what’s next. Let’s make accounting workflows smarter — and a little more fun. Take care & be well!🚀 Microsoft Edge Gets Smarter: Copilot with GPT-5, AI Podcast Creation & Advanced Security!
Big news for productivity and creativity lovers! 🎯 The latest Microsoft Edge update brings some game-changing features: ✅ Copilot Smart Mode powered by GPT-5 – Your AI assistant just got even smarter. 🎙 Create Podcasts with Copilot – Turn ideas into audio content effortlessly. 🎨 Generate Images & Videos directly in Edge – No extra tools needed! 🛡 AI-Powered Shield Against Scareware – Stay safe while you browse. I’ve created a detailed video on my YouTube channel where I explore these features in action and share tips on how to make the most of them. 👉 Watch it here: https://youtu.be/73KEDh2MDow What do you think about these updates? Which feature excites you the most? Let’s discuss in the comments! #MicrosoftEdge #Copilot #AI #Productivity #CyberSecurity #GPT5AI upskilling -10 quick-reads
I just took stock of my blog and found ten on AI adoption! I never bothered to share them all in the public domain, but these themes were of burning interest to me at the time of publishing. However, Microsoft MVP renewal is looming, so I guess it is time to use it or lose it! My blogs combine personal experiences, professional insights, and practical AI-assisted guidance. They are quick reads for anyone interested in AI's evolving, high-impact role in society. I "work out loud," which means sharing your work with a view others might find helpful, and others might help you improve your work. I would love comments. Children's story creation. With the help of AI, I share my journey of bringing my children’s story, “Joy of Stick,” to life, overcoming challenges such as graphic design costs and time constraints. This a cheeky nod to the “Joy of Sex” book title from the 1970s, but the content is entirely different! Responsible Copilot Usage. Drawing parallels with past experiences with Yammer's Responsible Usage Policy, now known as Viva Engage. I point out the need for and importance of a responsible Copilot usage policy. Copilot adoption is easy with Viva Engage. I demonstrate how Viva Engage facilitates the creation of a Copilot champion community. This is also my insight into the differences between seeded and premium features. AI Upskilling Workshops. Testimonials from professionals across various industries highlight the benefits of my AI upskilling workshops, featuring tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, Google Gemini, and Copilot. SWOT Analysis of AI Tools. My AI-assisted analysis of AI personal assistants provides valuable insights into their strengths and weaknesses. Social, Emotional, and Artificial Intelligence. My AI-assisted exploration examines the interaction between these intelligences and their potential to enhance our IQ. AI Adoption Steps. My AI-assisted practical advice for consumers on integrating AI into daily life, ensuring effective and beneficial use. AI's Societal Impact. My AI-assisted reflections on the historical impact of technologies such as calculators, email, and the internet, along with forecasts for AI's future influence. AI for Beginners. My simple glossary of AI terms for newcomers. Digital Skills Advocacy. My global petition recommends the relevance of basic digital skills training for new hires and highlights the importance of AI upskilling.NEW: Wave 2 updates to Adoption.microsoft.com/Copilt
The work we do as Service Adoption and User Enablement Specialists has never been more important. During this moment, where AI experiences are on the rise, the human connection is essential to helping people overcome their AI anxiety. Our tools, updated this morning to support Wave 2 of our Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences is designed to support you in this journey. This post will give you all the details of what's new and available. We'd love to hear your feedback here. How can we assist you further? And don't forget to take our User Enablement for Copilot course on Microsoft Learn to add the badge to your LinkedIn profile. There are never enough of us that are dedicated to the empowerment of people with technology and your role is paramount in businesses getting the value of the investment they make in these services!Adoption Masterminds September Meetup
Excited to share the registration link for the Adoption Masterminds September meetup: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/03b3e79b-99c4-4c52-b19d-844800f3c211@8b3dd73e-4e72-4679-b191-56da1588712b Join us as Caitlin O'Kane shares her experience setting up and running a Digital Ambassador Network at her company!!! Caitlin and I met and she showed me around and I left full of ideas for my own Champions Program, and that is our goal for this session!!! Come ready to hear, share, and explore together!!!
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Cách nhận biết mắt bồ câu · Đôi mắt to tròn, có nhãn cầu vừa đủ độ rộng để tiếp giáp với hai bờ mi mắt · Mắt to cân đối và hài hòa với gương mặt · Mắt bồ câu là đôi mắt to tròn, 2 mí rõ nét, lông mi cong nên tạo được cảm giác đôi mắt rất sáng và cuốn hút. Theo nhân tướng học đàn ông sở hữu mắt bồ câu có tính cách trầm tĩnh, cẩn trọng và rất trọng tình nghĩa. Họ rất nhiệt tình với bạn bè xung quanh. Mắt bồ câu tiết lộ điều gì về tướng số, công danh, sự nghiệp tình duyên. Mỹ nhân nào sở hữu mắt bồ câu đẹp. Hiện nay nhiều người có khát khao sở hữu mắt bồ câu. Đây là tướng mắt đẹp khiến khuôn mặt trở nên thu hút và sáng hơn. proseovipGo88 Tài Xỉu - Cổng Game Bài đổi Thưởng Go88 Uy Tín Mới Nhất
https://go88taixiu.store/ là cổng game bài đổi thưởng uy tín số 1 châu Á đang được hàng trăm nghìn người chơi mỗi ngày. Tại đây, có tất cả các trò chơi game bài kinh điển, từ hiện đại tới dân gian như Baccarat, Roulette, Sicbo cho tới Phỏm, Liêng, Sâm Lốc, Slot game, v.v. Có thể chơi nhanh GO88 trên bản web với các trình duyệt Cốc Cốc, Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Opera, hoặc tải apps về điện thoại để chơi. Go88 – Cổng game bài đổi thưởng hàng đầu với sự sáng tạo và đổi mới độc đáo. Cam kết mang đến trải nghiệm thăng hoa nhất cho tay chơi trong năm 2024.
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https://doithuongvip.best/ là một thương hiệu cá cược được ưa chuộng hàng đầu hiện nay. Nền tảng này đã xuất hiện trên thị trường nhiều năm, có chỗ đứng vững chắc. Hệ thống cá cượ . Sunwin cổng game bài đổi thưởng uy tín, tải Sun Win chơi game: Tài Xỉu, Bắn Cá, Lô Đề, Xóc Dĩa, Nổ Hủ, Thể Thao,... Nhận giftcode hấp dẫn.Top 12+ App Game Tài Xỉu Online Uy Tín Nhất
https://taixiuonlineuytin.site/, có 03 viên xúc xắc 06 mặt được đánh số chấm từ 1-6, nhà cái sẽ lấy tổng của 03 mặt xúc xắc xuất hiện để ra một con số cuối cùng cho người chơi. Nhiệm vụ của người chơi đó là dự đoán con số đó là tài hay xỉu, xỉu là tổng 3 mặt xúc xắc từ 3-10, còn tài là 11-18, nếu đoán đúng, người chơi sẽ thắng và được nhận về số tiền thưởng.Where are all the IT-heroes? The challenges of adoption.
AI-assisted: This article was first written in it's entirety by me, then I asked ChatGPT to Factcheck it for me, and the resulting changes with reference to sources where then reevaluated and modified before posting. If you like to see the text in it's various stages, please tell me. This is a short version of a Norwegian article I'm writing where I focused on the lack of IT competense in SMB. The core issues might scale to enterprise, so please join the discussion with reflections from your experience. Historical Context During the 90s and early 2000s, many companies built their own IT infrastructure, often with in-house IT departments managing servers and business-critical applications. However, as the MSP model gained traction, companies began outsourcing their IT needs to reduce costs and improve efficiency. By the early 2000s, MSPs became a popular solution for businesses of all sizes, offering services such as remote monitoring, management of servers and networks, and later expanding into areas like managed security and cloud services (https://www.endsight.net/blog/what-is-an-msp) (https://www.theamegroup.com/a-history-of-it-outsourcing/). Present Issues Today, many companies, especially SMBs, have significantly downsized their internal IT departments, if they exist at all. The role of CTO has often become more of a titular position, with many strategic IT decisions falling to CFOs or even general administrative staff. This shift has led to a lack of strategic IT leadership, making companies more reactive than proactive in their technology adoption (https://www.endsight.net/blog/what-is-an-msp). Even larger companies with dedicated IT groups often struggle with limited budgets, leading to a focus on immediate issues ("firefighting") rather than long-term IT strategy and infrastructure improvements. Pressing Issues and Resulting Problems One of the main issues arising from this lack of in-house IT competence is that tool and software decisions are frequently made based on sales pitches rather than strategic alignment with the company's needs. This often results in a fragmented IT architecture, where information is scattered across multiple systems, and legacy systems remain in use because their data hasn't been migrated properly (https://www.theamegroup.com/a-history-of-it-outsourcing/) (https://gomindsight.com/insights/blog/the-evolution-of-outsourcing-a-managed-services-report/). SMBs also tend to look to enterprise-level best practices, which aren't always feasible due to resource constraints. This mismatch can further complicate their IT environments, leading to inefficiencies and increased administrative burden. AI and Copilot Introducing advanced tools like AI and Copilot into this chaotic environment can indeed be challenging. While these technologies hold significant promise, they are not a panacea for deep-rooted structural and organizational issues. A foundational restructuring of IT systems and processes might be necessary to fully leverage these innovations (https://gomindsight.com/insights/blog/the-evolution-of-outsourcing-a-managed-services-report/). The discussion Did I hit close to home or miss the field? What are your reflections on the challenges we meet when introducing a new tool? Is this limited to small companies in a small country called Norway? Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts and reflections!Fireside Chat with Karuana & Heather
Join us next week for our next Adoption User Group where Karuana_Gatimu_MSFT & Heather Newman come together in this Fireside chat with myself to discuss what's happening in the Adoption space at Microsoft, all things Copilot/AI and anything you may wish to ask! M365 Adoption User Group - Fireside Chat with Karuana & Heather - Microsoft Community HubPartnership Opportunity: Horizon IT Seeks Collaboration as a Sales Arm for Microsoft Projects
Hello Microsoft Community, I’m Bassem Hamdy, founder of Horizon IT, a pioneering company based in Egypt with a footprint in the Gulf and Turkey. At Horizon IT, we specialize in leveraging the power of AI and satellite imagery to offer innovative solutions in telecommunications, space exploration, and digital transformation services. With over 30 years of experience in delivering cutting-edge technology, we have built a robust platform that harnesses Microsoft technologies to enable organizations to create flexible work environments and enhance operational efficiency. As we continue to expand our services across Africa and the Middle East, we are looking to deepen our collaboration with Microsoft. We propose to act as a dedicated sales arm for Microsoft projects, focusing on sectors where we have a strong presence and can add significant value. In turn, we seek a partnership where Microsoft can support us as a technical arm, providing the expertise and solutions needed to ensure the success of these projects. Our vision is to combine our expertise in AI, GIS services, and remote sensing with Microsoft’s technological prowess to deliver unparalleled value to our customers. We believe this partnership can lead to innovative solutions that cater to the dynamic needs of businesses in our target markets. We are keen to discuss how we can make this collaboration work to our mutual benefit and are open to any technical support and guidance Microsoft can offer to ensure the seamless delivery of projects. Thank you for considering this opportunity. We are excited about the possibility of working together to revolutionize the industry and make a lasting impact. Best regards, Bassem Hamdy Founder, Horizon IT email address removed for privacy reasons 0020109447265810+ Game Slot Nổ Hũ Đổi Tiền Mặt Uy Tín
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https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/user/form-filling-assistance?WT.mc_id=%3Fwt.mc_id%3Dstudentamb_357518. Copilot for model-driven apps in Power Apps is a next-generation AI assistant designed to enhance productivity and provide insights to app users. It enables users to query data within the app using natural language conversations. The https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/copilot-assistance-for-filling-forms-all-model-driven-apps/. It's more accessible and faster, with AI suggestions for completing fields. This feature saves time and effort in Power Apps and Dynamics 365 model-driven apps. The form-fill assistance is Efficient and User-Friendly. Copilot recognizes the context and suggests values for you to review. Nothing gets saved until you confirm it. https://powerapps.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/introducing-copilot-assistance-for-filling-forms-in-model-driven-apps/ https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/model-driven-apps/add-ai-copilot?WT.mc_id=%3Fwt.mc_id%3Dstudentamb_357518 To add Copilot for app users, navigate to the Power Platform admin center and select the desired environment. Go to Settings > Product > Features. Set “Allow users to analyze data using an AI-powered chat experience in canvas and model-driven apps” to On and save your changes. Once enabled, users can access Copilot through the Copilot icon in the right navigation bar within a model-driven app. The Copilot can answer questions about configured Microsoft Dataverse table data in the environment. And assist in navigating the app based on user requests (e.g., "Take me to Online Cases" or "Show me Cruise Support Tickets"). https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/common/faqs-copilot-model-driven-app?WT.mc_id=%3Fwt.mc_id%3DC8943538E441B762 Thanks Babatunde Dallas
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