Excel
The latest Excel coverage — news, analysis, and updates from the WindowsNews.AI desk.
Microsoft Lens App Ends Dec 15, Copilot Takes Scanning Reins but Leaves OneNote and Immersive Reader Behind
Microsoft’s long-standing document scanning app, Microsoft Lens, is heading for retirement in a phased rollout that begins September 15, 2025, and will leave users unable to create new scans after...
Copilot's OneDrive Connector: Microsoft's AI Now Reads Your Cloud Documents Without Uploads
Microsoft has quietly begun rolling out a major update to its Copilot AI assistant, enabling direct access to files stored in OneDrive through a new "Connected apps" feature. The change, still...
GPT-5 arrives in Microsoft 365 Copilot: a dual-mode AI that scales from quick answers to deep strategy
Microsoft has begun rolling out GPT-5 to licensed Microsoft 365 Copilot users, marking the first time the tech giant has brought OpenAI’s most advanced reasoning model directly into its enterprise...
Excel’s #BLOCKED Error Arrives as Microsoft Blocks External Links to Risky Files
Microsoft is rolling out a major security change for Excel that will see the spreadsheet application automatically block external links referencing file types deemed high-risk. Starting with Build...
Microsoft Excel August 2025 Update: Transforming Spreadsheets with Automation, Cloud Integration, and Unicode Enhancements
Microsoft Excel’s August 2025 update signals a pivotal transformation for the world’s most popular spreadsheet, propelling it deeper into the realms of automation, cloud integration, and data...
August 2025 Excel Update: AI Integration, Secure Data Connections, and Web Python Transform Workplace Productivity
The August 2025 Excel update marks a significant leap forward for professionals and organizations who rely on Microsoft’s industry-defining spreadsheet tool. While Excel’s ubiquity in workplaces...
Breaking Free from Notepad: A Complete Guide to Opening CSV Files on Windows 11 Without the Headaches
Millions of Windows 11 users double-click a CSV file expecting a neat spreadsheet, only to face a wall of unformatted text in Notepad. The frustration is real—jumbled columns, garbled characters,...
Critical Excel Vulnerability CVE-2025-49711 Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution
Critical Excel Vulnerability CVE-2025-49711 Exposes Systems to Remote Code Execution A newly identified security flaw in Microsoft Excel, designated CVE-2025-49711, could allow unauthorized attackers...
Critical Excel Vulnerability CVE-2025-48812 Exposes Sensitive Data
Critical Excel Vulnerability CVE-2025-48812 Exposes Sensitive Data A significant security flaw in Microsoft Excel, identified as CVE-2025-48812, could allow attackers to access sensitive information...
Top 5 Microsoft Apps Windows Users Rely On Daily
Windows users often debate leaving Microsoft's ecosystem, but certain apps make the platform indispensable. From productivity powerhouses to seamless cloud integration, these tools have become deeply...
Excel July 2025: Smarter Copilot, Live Data Links, Mobile Boost
Microsoft Excel continues to redefine productivity with its July 2025 updates, introducing groundbreaking features that enhance automation, collaboration, and data intelligence. The latest...
SKYCTC Students Excel at 2025 MOS U.S. National Championship: A Showcase of Digital Mastery
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College (SKYCTC) has once again proven its dedication to fostering digital excellence, with students achieving remarkable success at the 2025 Microsoft...