ChatGPT is now using its 5.4 Thinking model for deeper reasoning, and it's even better at handling "professional work." ...

OpenAI integrates Excel support and live financial data into ChatGPT, creating a powerful spreadsheet co-pilot for traders, analysts, and crypto investors.

The big headlines on this release are efficiency, with OpenAI reporting that GPT-5.4 uses far fewer tokens (47% fewer on some tasks) than its predecessors).

Excel automations cover auto-updating charts, deadline flags, and smart links; Ctrl+T table charts expand as new rows appear.

Microsoft has removed App Skills from Excel's Copilot after users found multiple AI entry points confusing, now consolidating them into a single interface.

AI tools are frequently used in data visualization — this article describes how they can make data preparation more efficient ...

Microsoft removes Excel Copilot App Skills and merges features into Copilot Chat and Agent Mode as part of a broader AI ...

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ESW announced today the continued growth of ExcelHelp.com , its national Microsoft training and automation brand focused on delivering instructor-led Excel, ...

Xleak is a simple terminal tool that lets you open and inspect Excel files instantly, without ever leaving your command line.