Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Agent Mode in Excel for desktop apps

Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 542182

Status Rolling out

Products Excel Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)

Cloud Instances Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Release Phase General Availability

Platforms Desktop Mac

Expected Release January 2026

Description

Agent Mode is releasing to Copilot in Excel on Windows and Mac enabling users to build and edit workbooks with Copilot using multi-step workflows. Eligible licenses can now select which model to use, including both Open AI and Anthropic models.

Change History

Published: December 17, 2025

Last Updated: January 14, 2026

January 14, 2026 at 2:00 AM Updated

Status

In development

New

Rolling out

Modified Date

2025-12-17T00:15:13.000Z

New

2026-01-14T00:00:47.000Z

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