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October 17 marks a quiet revolution. On this day in 1979, VisiCalc shipped—the first electronic spreadsheet—and suddenly, anyone with a computer could model ideas, track budgets, and make decisions f...
Oct 17, 2025
4 MIN READ
This month we celebrate Excel's 40th Birthday, the release of the new Agent Mode in Excel, as well as formula completion with Copilot in Excel and more.
Sep 30, 2025
7 MIN READ
Excel is the world’s most trusted canvas for working with data, powering everything from household budgets to Fortune 500 companies, scientific research, operational planning, and classroom learning....
Sep 29, 2025
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Celebrate Excel's 40th Birthday by joining the Microsoft Excel team for our Reddit AMA on September 30, 2025, at 10AM PT.
Sep 09, 2025
Formula completion with Copilot in Excel, helps you write accurate formulas faster by offering intelligent, real-time suggestions based on your worksheet’s context.
Sep 08, 2025
3 MIN READ
This month we are excited to announce the release of the =COPILOT function for Windows and Mac Insider users, this powerful new function integrates seamlessly with existing Excel formulas and updates...
Aug 26, 2025
Understanding complex formulas in Excel just got a lot easier. The new Explain Formula feature turns Copilot into your inline assistant, delivering clear, step-by-step breakdowns directly on the grid...
Aug 11, 2025
3 MIN READ
This year marks a major milestone—Microsoft Excel turns 40! In honor of four decades of innovation, we’re kicking off “40 Days of Excel”, a global community celebration spotlighting the features that...
Aug 06, 2025
1 MIN READ
The Microsoft Excel World Championship returns to The Ocho for the fourth year in a row!
Jul 31, 2025
6 MIN READ
"Spreadsheet Champions" makes its debut at the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), celebrating the Excel community and spotlighting the inspiring journey of these remarkable students.
Jul 30, 2025