{"id":11079,"date":"2026-01-28T08:47:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:47:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/?p=11079"},"modified":"2026-01-28T08:47:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T08:47:48","slug":"how-to-use-ai-in-excel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365-life-hacks\/everyday-ai\/time-saving-tips\/how-to-use-ai-in-excel","title":{"rendered":"How to use AI in Excel with Copilot"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"main-content\" data-grid=\"col-12\">\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">If <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/excel\" target=\"_blank\">Excel<\/a> is where you track projects, plan budgets, manage clients, or run your side hustle, you already know it\u2019s a powerhouse. But turning rows and columns into real answers\u2014spotting trends, explaining spikes, or figuring out what changed\u2014can still take time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365-copilot\/personal\" target=\"_blank\">Copilot<\/a> in <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/excel\" target=\"_blank\">Excel<\/a>, built into <a href=\"https:\/\/cm-edgetun.pages.dev\/en-us\/microsoft-365-copilot\/pricing\/individuals\" target=\"_blank\">Microsoft 365<\/a>, steps in.<sup class=\"small\"><a id=\"1\" href=\"#1footnote\" aria-label=\"Footnote 1\">1<\/a>,<\/sup><sup class=\"small\"><a id=\"2\" href=\"#2footnote\" aria-label=\"Footnote 2\">2<\/a><\/sup> With Copilot, you can ask questions in plain language and get help analyzing data, creating formulas, cleaning messy columns, and even formatting your sheets.<\/p>\n<p class=\"c-paragraph-3\">Let\u2019s explore what AI in Excel can do, how to get started, and tips for turning your spreadsheet work into confident decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"full-bleed-image\">\n    <picture class=\"c-image\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M365_Hero_How_to_Get_Started_Using_Copilot_In_Excel_1600x600_B.png\" media=\"(min-width:767px) and (max-width:1600px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M365_Hero_How_to_Get_Started_Using_Copilot_In_Excel_1600x600_B.png\" media=\"(min-width:540px) and (max-width:767px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M365_Hero_How_to_Get_Started_Using_Copilot_In_Excel_1600x600_B.png\" srcset=\"https:\/\/m365contenthub.wpengine.com\/en-us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/M365_Hero_How_to_Get_Started_Using_Copilot_In_Excel_1600x600_B.png\" alt=\"Microsoft Excel UI using Copilot\"\/>\n    <\/picture>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your data has a story. 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