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How to Use Microsoft Copilot in Excel

Updated on:
May 13, 2026
By:
Madhav Bhandari
Use this interactive demo to learn how to activate and chat with Copilot inside Excel.

Quick summary

Microsoft Copilot in Excel is an AI-powered assistant that lets you analyze data, generate insights, and insert results directly into your spreadsheet using natural language prompts. Once activated from the Home tab ribbon, Copilot opens a chat panel where you can ask questions and push answers straight into your Excel sheet.


Steps

  1. Open Excel by clicking the 'Open Excel' button on the Microsoft 365 homepage.
  2. Select a sheet you want to edit from your available workbooks.
  3. Navigate to the 'Home' tab in the Excel ribbon.
  4. Click the Copilot button in the ribbon, located in the top-right area.
  5. A Copilot chat panel opens on the right side of your screen.
  6. Type your prompts or questions into the Copilot chat panel to interact with your data.
  7. Insert Copilot's output into your Excel sheet using the 'Add to new sheet' option.

📌 Why this matters

Microsoft Copilot in Excel transforms how users interact with spreadsheet data by enabling natural language queries directly inside the Excel interface. Instead of writing complex formulas or manually analyzing rows of data, users can simply ask Copilot a question and receive instant, actionable insights. This AI integration reduces time spent on data analysis and makes Excel accessible to users of all skill levels. For businesses already using Microsoft 365, Copilot in Excel is a zero-friction way to unlock AI-powered productivity without leaving their existing workflow.
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