Copilot for Excel

In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll explore how Microsoft Copilot integrates with Excel. Kathy Jones, a Microsoft trainer with over 25 years’ experience, will demonstrate how you can use Copilot to simplify much of your work – from formatting and formulas to data visualization and analysis. You’ll learn how to access Copilot, navigate its interface, and use it to apply formatting, build formulas, and troubleshoot errors. You’ll also learn how to generate charts, summarize data, and manage columns using natural language prompts—making complex tasks more intuitive and efficient. 

Beyond core Excel functions, you’ll discover how Copilot connects with other Microsoft tools to analyze content from Outlook and OneDrive and how to apply best practices for prompt creation and data management. Whether you’re new to Copilot or looking to expand your skills, this course offers practical techniques to help you work smarter with Excel’s AI-powered assistant. 

Topics covered include: 

• Identifying the different versions of Copilot and how to access it in Excel 

• Discussing what Copilot can do in Excel 

• Navigating the Copilot pane 

• Using Copilot for basic formatting commands 

• Applying basic and advanced conditional formatting with Copilot 

• Using Copilot to create formulas and functions 

• Identifying formula errors 

• Using Copilot to insert different types of charts 

• Creating prompts to analyze and summarize numeric and text data 

• Using Copilot prompts to manage data, including removing and filtering columns 

• Analyzing Outlook emails and OneDrive documents in Excel 

• Using Python for deep data analysis 

• Identifying best practices when using Copilot in Excel 

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