Microsoft is scrapping the =COPILOT function from Excel after only a year since its release

You can do everything via the side bar instead.

Microsoft is consolidating its Copilot apps into a unified interface for consumer and work users. The company is aiming to create a "super app" that combines various features. As part of this change, some features will be retired, including group chats and Deep Research, although Microsoft 365 Premium subscribers will still have access to a similar research tool called Researcher.

The update will provide access to Microsoft 365 tools such as Word, Excel, and Outlook from within Copilot, as well as the ability to connect email, calendars, and cloud storage. Consumer Copilot app users will be moved to an updated version of the app starting August 18, with their history and most content carried across.

According to XDA Developers, the =COPILOT function in Excel, which allowed users to type out a formula in plain English, is being scrapped.

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