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Excel’s hidden REGEX and SCAN functions do way more than you expect

REGEX is a smarter version of Excel's FIND function, which works well for basic lookups. However, REGEX handles more complex ...
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5 hidden functions in Google Sheets that Excel still doesn’t have

Excel doesn’t have a direct equivalent. To achieve the same result, you’d either have to piece together complex formulas with functions like SEARCH or write custom VBA scripts. While those approaches ...
PC Gamer

Microsoft launches Copilot AI function in Excel, but warns not to use it in 'any task requiring accuracy or reproducibility'

Software Microsoft announces it will automatically install the Copilot AI app alongside desktop versions of 365 products like Word, Excel and PowerPoint this October—and it seems like there's no way ...
TechSpot

Excel gets Copilot formula function, but Microsoft warns about accuracy

TL;DR: Microsoft is launching Copilot AI for Excel, a new feature that uses advanced language models to help users analyze data, summarize information, and generate ideas directly in their ...
ZDNet

Excel's new Copilot function turns your prompts into formulas - how to try it

A new COPILOT function in Excel lets you use AI in a formula. The new skill is now available to Microsoft 365 insiders. Reduces some of the complexity involved in creating formulas. Get more in-depth ...
GeekWire

Excel + AI: Microsoft brings new ‘COPILOT’ function directly into spreadsheet cells

Microsoft Excel’s new COPILOT function lets users generate, summarize, and analyze data directly in spreadsheet cells using plain-language prompts. (Microsoft Image) Microsoft is building generative ...
Windows Central

Excel’s new Copilot function transforms data handling with AI’s natural language processing

Copilot is on the way to Microsoft Excel. Or rather, more Copilot is being packed into the popular spreadsheet program. A new COPILOT function is rolling out now to users in the Beta Channel and ...
TechRadar

No escape from AI now - Microsoft is shoving Copilot into every Excel cell

AI Platforms & Assistants Microsoft just turned Edge into a futuristic voice-controlled AI browser using Copilot, and now I’m wondering why it took so long AI Platforms & Assistants Microsoft’s ...
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Learn to Count Excel Cells by Color Like a Pro : SUM & COUNT Cells By Color

Have you ever stared at a colorful Excel spreadsheet, wondering how to quickly calculate totals or counts based on cell colors? It’s a common frustration for anyone managing large datasets. While ...
PC World

How to add helpful prompts to Microsoft Excel cells

Did you know that you can leave notes on specific Excel cells for people to read? It’s a great way to safeguard against data entry mistakes by putting in reminders or instructions. Here’s how to set ...
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How to use Excel’s UNIQUE Function

Q. Could you explain how the UNIQUE function works in Excel? A. Excel’s UNIQUE is a dynamic array function that can be an essential tool for data analysts and accountants. This function allows users ...
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How to Count Unique Entries in Excel 365

One of the most common tasks in data analysis is counting unique entries within a dataset. This process can be time-consuming and prone to errors when done manually, but Excel 365 offers a solution ...