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.
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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 ...