Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Agent Mode in Excel for desktop apps Beta
Data as of 2 hours ago (26 October 2026)
Status
Launched
Release month
January 2026
Release ring
General Availability
Products
Excel
Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365)
Cloud instances
Worldwide
Platforms
DesktopMac
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
Added to the roadmap 17 December 2025. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: January 2026 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
Nothing has changed on this item since tracking began on 1 September 2026. Changes appear here as Microsoft updates the feed.