Microsoft has expanded Excel’s Copilot with new interactive modes, including a chat/edit switcher and a plan mode for previewing multi-step changes before execution. Updates also add Python ...

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Microsoft’s April 2026 Excel update expands Copilot with interactive editing, planning modes, Python integration, and improved iOS comments, marking a deeper shift toward AI-driven workflows.

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