Agent Mode continuously loading
Hi all, I installed Excel Labs today and have tried to use https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/09/29/vibe-working-introducing-agent-mode-and-office-agent-in-microsoft-365-copilot/ for Excel in the web. However, no matter which prompt I use, it just loads continuously, even when left for hours. Has anyone got this working? Or know how to resolve this? I appreciate it's a Preview feature, so happy to wait if it's a temporary glitch, but thought it'd be worth checking.
Data Reconciliation Assistance Needed – Time Range & Sum Matching
I have two sets of data that need to be reconciled. Specifically, I’m trying to identify which combinations of numbers from these datasets can sum up to a specific target value. Additionally, the reconciliation should only consider entries that fall within a defined time range—from approximately 8:00 AM on one day to 10:00 PM the following day. I’ve tried using Solver and Goal Seek, but the results don’t seem accurate. I also attempted using Microsoft Copilot, but the outcome still appears incorrect. Could you assist with identifying or generating the correct combinations based on the criteria above?
Excel at 40: Days of Innovation, Insight, and Impact
Lookup Logic and Formula Mastery (Days 12–13) Day 12: INDEX + MATCH INDEX-MATCH offers precision and control that VLOOKUP can’t match. It allows searching in any direction, handling dynamic ranges, and building smarter formulas. Takeaway: INDEX-MATCH remains a favorite for its flexibility. Day 13: IF Statements The IF function is Excel’s gateway to decision-making — from flagging errors to categorizing data and building nested logic. Takeaway: IF unlocks conditional logic, the foundation of intelligent spreadsheets. Formatting and Data Integrity (Days 14–16) Day 14: Conditional Formatting Highlight trends, flag errors, and guide decisions — all without formulas. Takeaway: Color isn’t decoration; it’s direction. Day 15: Named Ranges Named ranges make formulas readable, reusable, and scalable. Takeaway: A named cell is a documented cell. Day 16: Data Validation Prevent errors before they happen. Data validation ensures consistency and control. Takeaway: Validation is your first line of defense. Advanced Functions and Developer Thinking (Days 17–18) Day 17: LET and LAMBDA Reusable logic, cleaner formulas, and modular thinking. Takeaway: Write once, reuse everywhere. Day 18: Excel as Code Excel can be structured, recursive, and debuggable. Treat it like code. Takeaway: Excel is a logic engine, not just a grid. Visualization and Dashboards (Days 19–20, 24–25) Day 19: Charting Excel’s Visual History From bar charts to dynamic visuals, Excel’s charting tools have evolved to tell better stories. Day 20: Sparklines Tiny visuals with huge impact — sparklines bring context to rows and columns. Day 24: Dashboard Design Tips Whitespace, hierarchy, and purpose-driven visuals matter. Day 25: Data Storytelling Turn numbers into narratives. Takeaway: Good visuals don’t just show; they persuade. Automation and Integration (Days 21–23) Day 21: Power Query Transform messy data into structured insights with just a few clicks. Day 22: Power Pivot Build relationships, create measures, and model data like a pro. Day 23: No-Code Automation Workflows that connect Excel to the Power Platform. AI, Python, and the Future of Excel (Days 26–32) Day 26: Copilot and Python in Excel Ask questions, run code, and automate analysis. Day 27: Excel in Schools and Turing Power Excel teaches logic, empowers students, and builds future thinkers. Day 28: Driven Impact Excel powers AI models and NGO dashboards — smarter sheets, bigger change. Day 29: Excel and GitHub Trigger reports from commits. Excel meets DevOps. Takeaway: Excel is part of your automation stack. Day 30: Excel Humor REF errors. Merged cell chaos. We have all laughed and cried. Day 31: Quick Excel Tips CTRL + SHIFT + L CTRL + E ALT + = Day 32: Excel and AI Predictions From reactive to predictive with natural language, smart forecasts, and proactive insights. Takeaway: Excel is not just reactive; it is predictive. Global Impact and Community (Days 33–36) Day 33: Global Impact and MVP Stories From classrooms to boardrooms, Excel empowers a global community. Takeaway: Excel is powered by people — educators, creators, and problem-solvers. Day 34: Excel in NGOs Supporting development, transparency, and impact measurement. Day 35: Excel in Enterprises Scaling models, compliance, and business-critical decisions. Day 36: Excel in Everyday Life From personal budgets to side hustles, Excel powers daily problem-solving. Final Thoughts Excel is more than a spreadsheet — it is a platform for logic, design, automation, and storytelling. As we celebrate 40 years of innovation, I am grateful for the Excel MVPs, product teams, and the global community of users who keep building smarter with Excel. What is your favorite Excel feature or moment? Share your thoughts and let’s celebrate the journey together.Excel at 40 Week 1: Days 1–3
Celebrating 40 years of Excel in finance, analytics, and beyond On September 30, 1985, Excel launched on the Apple Macintosh. It replaced paper ledgers, VisiCalc, and Lotus 1-2-3 — and changed finance forever. From macros to Power Query, from PivotTables to Python, Excel has evolved into a powerhouse for financial modeling, auditing, and analytics. This 40-day series shares: ✅ 40 lessons from 40 years of Excel in finance ✅ Real-world use cases with Power BI and Microsoft Fabric ✅ Tips for mastering Excel’s most powerful formulas ✅ My journey as a finance analyst using Excel daily Day 1 — A Finance Legacy Begins 📅 From 1985 to 2025: A visual timeline of Excel’s evolution. Revisit the journey from the first release on the Macintosh to today’s AI-powered, cloud-connected version. Day 2 — Highlight Past Event Dates Automatically 🏅 Excel Tip: Highlight rows automatically when the date is 3 or 6 months old — no VBA required. Formulas used: 3 months → =AND(ISNUMBER($A2), $A2 < TODAY() - 90) 6 months → =AND(ISNUMBER($A2), $A2 < EDATE(TODAY(), -6)) ✅ Apply through Conditional Formatting to keep outdated entries visible without manual updates. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dVS_DfdB Day 3 — The Evolution of Scale From 4 million cells in 1985 to over 17 billion today, Excel has grown into a data titan. This carousel highlights major milestones and its transformation into a programmable, AI-powered canvas. 💡 From finance models to fantasy football, Excel powers it all. 📌 Satya Nadella on Excel: “Excel formulas, the world’s most popular programming language, is now Turing-complete.” https://lnkd.in/dyex2ymK “Excel with Python is like GitHub with Copilot.” https://lnkd.in/dti5WfsQ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dp58hDnP Follow the Series 📅 New lessons every week — follow along as we count down to all 40 lessons. #ExcelAt40 #MicrosoftExcel #ExcelTips #MicrosoftFabric #PowerBI #ExcelForFinance #FinancialModeling #AuditAutomationSignificant Testing for a cross tabulated output
https://drive.google.com/file/d/164jBE8C9wNGNnad3gHkaAYhOnYfDd-8n/view Hi all, I have a challenge in performing the significance testing the attached cross-tabulated output for a few questions. I want to test the significance based on Town and Gender variables. Please help
Excel Task list
Hi All, I am having an issue finding a way to organize my task list. I have a task list with multiple tasks that is color coded by task codes. For example if on position A1 I introduce the task code "C" then the task will appear in column "task 1" as Clean. Each tasks is color coded by priority, high priority turns red, medium turns the cell orange and low turns the cell yellow. However, beyond the color coding I want all the high priority cells (in red) to always go on column labeled "task 1" since it is the first task I want done. Right now, my issue is that depending on how the task code is entered, tasks will go to any column (i.e. Task 1, Task 2, Task 3, Task4 ,etc.) But I would like that all high priority go to one column (task 1), all medium go to another column (task 2) and all low priority go to task 3. How can I fix this issue? Thank you!Excel cell fill doesn't work.... !
Hi, I have all settings correct and still, randomly from time to time, for day or more, I cannot fill cells with data. It just taking first number from first cell and copy it ignoring numbers below, and only what I can see are formatting options (this where you change in ex. colour depends on data in the cell. Nothing seems to work, I have no updates pending, reset Excel or computer doesn't work. I use Excel daily and if this happen I have 1 or more days out of work possibility. What shall be fixed here? Help, please.
