check before: 2025-11-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
Cancelled
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Details:
This feature is no longer accurate and being removed from the roadmap in favor of the functionality available in Agent Mode in Excel. Just type ‘=’ in the grid or formula bar, describe what formula you need in plain language, and Copilot instantly generates the right formula - right where you’re already working. No need to open a task pane or switch context; stay in your natural formula workflow.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-11-17
updated:
2026-02-07
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summary for non-techies**
Excel is shifting from a planned feature that translated plain language into formulas to a new "Agent Mode," where a virtual assistant within the spreadsheet helps users create formulas directly in the grid or formula bar.
Direct effects for Operations**
Removal of Natural Language Formula Generation
Users will lose the ability to generate formulas using natural language directly in the grid, leading to increased time spent on formula creation and potential errors in manual entry.
- roles: Data Analysts, Financial Analysts
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/excel-natural-language-formulas/
Increased Context Switching
With the removal of this feature, users may need to switch between different tools or contexts to create formulas, negatively impacting productivity and user experience.
- roles: Data Analysts, Business Users
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/excel-natural-language-formulas/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-07 | RM Description | Just type ‘=’ in the grid or formula bar, describe what formula you need in plain language, and Copilot instantly generates the right formula - right where you’re already working. No need to open a task pane or switch context; stay in your natural formula workflow | This feature is no longer accurate and being removed from the roadmap in favor of the functionality available in Agent Mode in Excel. Just type ‘=’ in the grid or formula bar, describe what formula you need in plain language, and Copilot instantly generates the right formula - right where you’re already working. No need to open a task pane or switch context; stay in your natural formula workflow. |
| 2026-02-07 | RM Status | In development | Cancelled |
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