Six Ways You Can Use AI With Excel [Video]

It’s been nearly two years since ChatGPT changed the public’s perception of AI, and yet the idea of using generative AI at work can still feel a bit like, well, cheating. While there are many potentially suspect ways to utilize the technology to cut corners and outsource work, there are also legitimate use cases for AI in your professional day to day. In fact, companies like Microsoft are now injecting AI tools directly into their work apps, in the hopes that users will find ways to make the most of the technology to enhance their workflows.

Excel is one such app: While there are independent, third-party tools you can use to tap into generative AI with your spreadsheets, the most straightforward method is to simply use Microsoft’s own tool, Copilot. Since 2023, the company has been rolling out Copilot capabilitiesin its Microsoft 365 work suite, which means as long as you have the right setup, you can use generative AI …