From Agent Mode to Power Query: Microsoft Details New Excel Features Rolled Out in January 2026

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.

Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...
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Microsoft’s January Excel Update Brings Copilot, Automation, & Power Query

Microsoft’s January 2026 update puts Excel back in the spotlight. After a brief pause late last year, the company has resumed its monthly feature recap, and thi ...

8 New Excel Upgrades for 2026 : Smarter Formulas, Web Charts, Better Error Tips & More

Discover 8 2026 Excel updates, including AI formula creation and a year of change history, so your team works quicker with fewer mistakes.
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Microsoft、「Power Query Refresh」をWeb版「Excel」で一般公開

米Microsoftが5月10日（現地時間）、「Power Query Refresh」をWeb版「Excel」（Excel for the web）で一般公開した。Web版「Excel」に「Power Query」の全機能を実装するという目標に向けた新たなマイルストーンとなる。 「Power Query」は、外部データをインポートまたはデータ ...