check before: 2026-01-01
Product:
Copilot, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows
Platform:
Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
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Details:
Available for Microsoft 365 subscribers without a Microsoft 365 Copilot license. Agent Mode is releasing to Copilot in Excel for the web, Windows and Mac, enabling users to build and edit workbooks with Copilot using multi-step workflows. When you're updating budgets, creating financial models, or analyzing data, Agent Mode uses Excel's most powerful tools like tables, charts, PivotTables, and formulas to help you get the job done.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-12-19
updated:
2026-02-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft has introduced Agent Mode in Excel, a feature available to Microsoft 365 subscribers that acts as a smart assistant to help manage and manipulate spreadsheets efficiently, accessible on Excel for the web, Windows, and Mac.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
Without proper preparation, users may face confusion and frustration due to the introduction of new features in Excel, leading to decreased productivity as they adapt to the changes.
- roles: Data Analysts, Finance Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/10/01/introducing-microsoft-365-copilot-in-excel/
Increased Error Rates
The lack of training and preparation for using Agent Mode may result in users making more errors in their financial models and data analysis, potentially leading to incorrect business decisions.
- roles: Financial Analysts, Business Intelligence Analysts
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2023/10/02/the-impact-of-ai-on-business-intelligence-and-data-analytics/
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-02-12 | RM Status | Rolling out | Launched |
| 2026-01-17 | RM Release | February CY2026 | January CY2026 |
| 2026-01-17 | RM Status | In development | Rolling out |
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