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6 Excel problems Microsoft should finally fix in 2026

Excel still trips over dates, ghost links, and undo history. These six fixes would save hours for everyday users.

Build Faster Excel Workflows Using FILTER, IFS, XLOOKUP, and LET for Real-World Data

Learn the difference between Excel COUNT and COUNTA, plus TEXTBEFORE and TEXTAFTER tricks, so you clean text and totals with ...
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How to use the SCAN function in Microsoft Excel to calculate running totals

The SEQUENCE part creates a dynamic list of numbers (1, 2, 3...) that corresponds to the row index. For example, in the fifth ...
IEEE

A Dual Scalar Magnetic Target Localization Method Using Anderson Basis Functions and Cuckoo-Search-Based Spiral Update

Abstract: Efficient and accurate magnetic target localization methods have important value in navigation, archeology, and other fields. The current scalar positioning technology of magnetic target ...
The New York Times

Source: Goldman Sachs to become majority stakeholder of Excel Sports Management

Goldman Sachs will make an investment into Excel that will make it a majority stakeholder, according to one person briefed on the deal. Michael M. Santiago / Getty Images Goldman Sachs has taken an ...
PC Gamer

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

AI Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella says it's time to stop talking about AI 'slop' and start talking about a 'theory of the mind that accounts for humans being equipped with these new cognitive amplifier ...
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 ...