4 Excel AI Tools Tested and Microsoft Copilot Finished Last

Discover how Tracelight outperformed ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot in our comprehensive 2026 test of AI assistants ...
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Using Excel’s new Checkboxes features to improve your productivity

Once your checkboxes are in place, you can link them to specific functions or outcomes within your spreadsheet. This interactivity allows you to see at a glance which tasks have been completed. But ...
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Excel’s built-in automation outpaces ChatGPT for data tasks

While AI chatbots like ChatGPT are popular for data processing, Excel’s native automation tools such as Power Query and PivotTables can often complete tasks faster and more accurately. These features ...
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UK Startup MINDLINK Launches Local AI That Executes Excel Tasks Without Formulas

Mica automates Excel via natural language. The local AI tool executes tasks directly within spreadsheets, replacing manual formulas and VBA. We built Mica to remove that gap entirely—so users can ...
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Excel’s built-in automation outpaces AI tools for routine tasks

Recent coverage highlights that Excel’s built-in automation features, such as Power Query, PivotTables, and Office Scripts, can handle many data tasks more quickly and precisely than AI chatbots like ...

The Shortcut AI Excel agent could 'one-shot' spreadsheet jobs. Here's how to try it.

The Shortcut AI agent for Excel could be the next boon — or threat — to white collar workers who spend all day in ...