For decades, Excel training meant formulas, charts, and PivotTables. Now, learners open Excel and see a Copilot icon in the ribbon, a Python cell, or an automated workflow running in the background. …
How to choose between Copilot, Agent Mode, and Copilot Studio in Excel
Microsoft keeps expanding what Excel can do with AI. First came Copilot, then Agent Mode. At the same time, Copilot Studio and Agent Flows are entering the picture. The result is powerful but also …
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How to get detailed Excel help with Copilot Notebooks
Something I frequently hear as an Excel and AI trainer is that "ChatGPT is better than Copilot in Excel." This frustrates me for a couple reasons. First, it's really an apples-to-oranges comparison. …
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How to understand the obsession with “advanced Excel”
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Is Excel’s user interface just too good for AI?
Excel faces an interesting challenge with integrating artificial intelligence tools like Copilot. Ironically, Excel's exceptional user experience might be precisely why AI integration feels slow and …
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How to boost audience participation in Excel training
One of the biggest challenges trainers face in virtual Excel and data analytics sessions is getting active participation from attendees. We've all experienced that awkward silence when Excel formula …
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