Focus Cell is generally available on desktop
Not long after we announced a preview of Focus Cell in the Microsoft Insider's Blog had we received positive feedback about this feature.Now, we are happy to announce that Focus Cell is now generally available on desktop, both Windows and Mac. NOTE: Support for Focus Cell with Freeze Panes is coming around Jan 2025. About Focus Cell Focus Cell applies vibrant highlights to the corresponding row and column of the active cell and increases the active cell’s border thickness. This makes the active cell more visible and facilitates easy identification of data across the same row and column. How it works On theView tab, selectFocus Cellbutton to toggle the feature on and off, or press Alt + W + E + F. In the dropdown menu, you can adjust the Focus Cell Color Introducing an updated Find & Replace experience By default, Focus Cell activates for Find & Replace commands, making it easier to locate the active cell as it shifts positions. To adjust this setting, selectView > Focus Cell > Show Auto-Highlight. & Replace Note: The updated Find & Replace experience is currently rolling out, so if you don't see it right away, patiently wait a few weeks. What's Next Support for Freeze Panes with Focus Cell will be available around Jan 2025, and Focus Cell on Web will be available around March 2025, although estimates are subject to change. Availability Please ensure you are using Version 2410 (Build 18118.20000) or later for Windows and Version 16.91 (Build 24109300) or later for Mac. Feedback We would love to hear your thoughts on this new feature! If you have any feedback or suggestions, you can submit them by selecting Help > Feedback in Excel.You can also submit new ideas or vote for other ideas via Microsoft Feedback.Automate your tasks with the Automate tab—now in Excel for Windows and Mac
The Automate tab is growing beyond your web browser and onto your desktop! Starting today, the Automate tab is now available for all eligible users in Excel for Windows and Mac. Previously, this tab was only available in Excel on the web.
