AI features significantly accelerate the process of building a dynamic dashboard in Excel by automating the most time-consuming steps, from initial setup to generating interactive visualizations and summaries.

AI dramatically simplifies the most labor-intensive parts of Scenario Planning in Excel by automating the generation of inputs, and interpreting the outcomes.

Sentiment analysis—the process of classifying text as positive, negative, or neutral—is easily automated in Excel using AI add-ins or functions.

The Analyze Data feature (formerly called Ideas) is an AI-powered tool that automatically scans your data and suggests relevant patterns, charts, and PivotTables.

Effective reporting requires strategic integration to ensure the AI-generated content is accurate, contextually relevant, and drives informed decisions.

Integrating AI features with sensitive data in Excel creates powerful analysis but introduces significant risks. Because AI often relies on external servers for processing, you must be extremely careful about what information you share.

Powered by AI and Microsoft 365, Copilot transforms how you interact with spreadsheets by blending natural language processing and automation with Excel's powerful capabilities.