Microsoft updates for Excel in January 2026 introduce Agent Mode with Copilot, new import tools, clearer error messages, Power Query on Mac and Web, and Office Scripts automation to ease daily tasks.

When you multiply a number by a power, you are really just multiplying that number by itself a number of times equal to the power. This means that, for example, 2 multiplied by a power of 3 is the ...

Formulas are powerful tools for performing calculations and analyzing data in Excel. In this beginner’s guide, you’ll learn how to use formulas and explore some popular built-in functions. One of the ...

Once data is loaded into Excel, Copilot allows users to ask questions in natural language instead of building new formulas.