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Be more productive with Excel thanks to Copilot

With Copilot in Excel, you can turn complex data into clear insights and well-founded decision-making tools in just a few minutes. Find out how it works here!

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Too much data, too little time

We’ve all been there. You’ve got a huge Excel spreadsheet. First of all, that means:

  • A lot of data
  • Lots of figures
  • Perhaps even several index sheets

And now my honest question: Who analyses all this? How long does it take? And does it really produce a clear and reliable result in the end?

This is exactly where many companies lose time. And speed.

In my experience, it often goes like this: someone spends a lot of time and effort creating charts. Then someone else interprets the figures and summarises the results. But not everyone is an Excel expert or an analyst. So it takes time. And in the end, things are often still unclear.

What Microsoft Copilot changes

With Copilot in Excel, this is exactly the kind of effort you can avoid. For example, you simply type: “Analyse the data and create a dashboard for me showing the key trends.”

The result is visible after just a few minutes:

  • A clear visual representation
  • Clear trends
  • Points to look at more closely

What this means in day-to-day working life

Using Copilot reduces the amount of manual work involved, minimises uncertainty when dealing with figures and allows you to focus more on what really matters: well-informed decisions. Whether in a team meeting, a client meeting or an executive meeting, anyone who goes in well prepared has a clear advantage.

In a nutshell, a confusing table is turned into a decision-making document at the touch of a button.

How to use Copilot in Excel

In the following video, I’ll show you step by step how to turn a messy raw data table into a finished dashboard in just a few minutes – directly in Excel, without any detours.

From raw data chaos to a dashboard with Copilot

Excel dashboard featuring KPIs, charts and Copilot chat for analysing financial data.

Now is a good time to get started

The current terms and conditions for Microsoft Copilot have been deliberately made attractive. This is a good time to take a closer look at them. There’s no need to switch straight away, but it’s a good opportunity to explore the possibilities in more detail.

Curious? Then let’s have a chatabout how Copilot can save time and help you make better decisions in your business too.

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Author: Julien Cléro

Julien Cléro is a sought-after expert and speaker specialising in Microsoft AI and security. With 25 years of professional experience in the IT and telecommunications industry, Julien brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. Benefit from his extensive experience, including major projects with top clients.