check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, 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:
2025-10-02
updated:
2025-10-02
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Functionality Disruption
The introduction of the =COPILOT function may lead to unexpected errors in existing Excel formulas, causing disruptions in data processing and analysis.
- 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 or frustration due to the learning curve associated with the new =COPILOT function, impacting productivity and efficiency.
- roles: End Users, Project Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-copilot-in-excel/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/microsoft-copilot-in-excel-what-you-need-to-know/
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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explanation for non-techies**
Imagine you're working on a case and have a paralegal who can instantly provide you with summaries of long documents, classify information, or even generate text based on your needs. This is similar to what the new =COPILOT function in Excel can do for you.
In the world of spreadsheets, where data is often overwhelming, the =COPILOT function acts like a smart assistant. Just as you might ask a paralegal to sift through pages of legal documents to find key points, you can use this function to summarize large sets of data in Excel. If you need to classify information, like sorting documents into different categories, =COPILOT can do that too, directly within your spreadsheet.
Think of it as having a junior associate who not only helps with organizing and summarizing information but also can generate new content based on the data you provide. This could be particularly useful for creating reports or preparing presentations, much like drafting a brief or preparing for a meeting.
The =COPILOT function is designed to make working with data in Excel more intuitive and efficient, much like having an extra set of hands to manage your workload. It's available to use in Microsoft 365 Apps, meaning it's ready to assist you in your day-to-day tasks, making your data work for you rather than the other way around.
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