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COPILOT IN EXCEL
NEALE BLACKWOOD CPA
Copilot in Excel can create worksheets from scratch in a fraction of the time.
Learn how to provide boundaries and guidance to help Copilot speed-up
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AI systems continue to develop rapidly.
Microsoft’s Copilot in Excel is not just another AI chat screen. Used correctly, it can help design
worksheets, write formulas, create instructions, suggest improvements and automate repetitive tasks.
Used poorly, it can produce confident but unreliable outputs.
Recent improvements to Copilot in Excel have focused on greater customisation options to control
how to inform Copilot of the desired rules, requirements and instructions. It is great for creating a draft,
but do not assume it has followed the instructions. Testing and reviewing are essential.
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INTHEBLACK, Neale Blackwood CPA: Excel Tips — How to use CoPilot in Excel
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