Discover the most powerful Excel updates of 2025, including Copilot, Python, and AI-powered automation. Learn how to use modern features to transform workflows, simplify data tasks, and enhance collaboration across Microsoft 365.

Key Features

• Comprehensive showcase of Excel 2025 innovations for data automation and AI integration
• Blend of expert guidance, real examples, and practical insights for everyday professionals
• Clear structure connecting foundational Excel tools with next-generation Copilot features

Book Description

This book serves as the definitive 2025 guide to mastering Excel’s evolving ecosystem. It introduces groundbreaking features like Copilot integration, Python scripting, and AI-driven data analysis while reinforcing timeless tools such as PivotTables, Power Query, and macros. Readers progress through a curated sequence of practical examples and expert insights that show how to blend automation, analytics, and collaboration in real business contexts. With a focus on modern efficiency, the book bridges the gap between foundational Excel operations and cutting-edge tools that redefine productivity in the Microsoft 365 landscape. Readers learn not just how to execute features, but how to use them strategically for intelligent reporting, forecasting, and decision-making. By the end, readers will have an up-to-date command of Excel’s most innovative tools, capable of optimizing performance and extracting deeper insights from data across the Microsoft 365 environment.

What you will learn

• Explore new Excel 2025 features for AI-driven productivity
• Apply Copilot to automate data tasks and reporting workflows
• Use Python in Excel for powerful analytics and computation
• Transform datasets efficiently with Power Query integration
• Create smarter dashboards using PivotTables and visuals
• Improve collaboration through co-authoring and version tools

Who this book is for

This book is designed for professionals, analysts, and Excel power users eager to stay current with Microsoft 365’s latest developments. A basic understanding of formulas and data organization is required. Readers looking to apply automation, AI, or Python within Excel will find this resource invaluable for real-world applications.