check before: 2026-02-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Use the new =COPILOT function directly in Excel formulas to generate, classify, and summarize text and data
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-11-17
updated:
2025-11-17
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Functionality Disruption
The introduction of the =COPILOT function without proper preparation may lead to unexpected errors in existing Excel formulas, causing disruptions in data analysis and reporting.
- roles: Data Analysts, Financial Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-copilot-in-excel/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/excel-blog/introducing-copilot-in-excel/ba-p/123456
User Experience Degradation
Users may experience confusion and frustration due to the sudden change in functionality, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the new features without training.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/how-ai-is-changing-the-way-we-use-excel/, https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-excel-copilot-ai-features/
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Data Protection**
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explanation for non-techies**
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