Microsoft is introducing a powerful new Python capability in Microsoft Excel for Windows, Mac, and the web: images as input. Analyzing, manipulating, and gathering important information from images in Excel just became easier and faster! This feature unlocks a whole new class of data analysis workflows. Now you can drop an image into a cell and run Python code on it with no extra tools or steps.
The new Explain Formula feature in Excel turns Copilot into your inline assistant, delivering clear, step-by-step breakdowns directly on the grid, right next to your data. What makes this especially powerful is that the explanations are contextual, grounded in your actual data and workbook, not generic descriptions. By bringing the explanation to where you’re working, Copilot helps you stay in flow.
New pen tools and Draw tab customization in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint for Windows
Microsoft is bringing the OneNote Fountain pen and Brush pen to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint! Now, you can unleash your expressiveness and creativity with the Brush pen when adding ink and annotations in PowerPoint or Excel, or write your notes in Word with a bit more flourish using the Fountain pen.
The new microphone volume indicator for Microsoft Teams on Windows and Mac provides you with real-time visual feedback on your audio levels, minimizing interruptions and enhancing your confidence and effectiveness in meetings. This feature can be especially handy if you’re in a crowded space or testing out a new computer or external mic.
With the latest OneNote update, pages you create on your Android or iOS device will now display consistently in OneNote on Windows, for Mac, and for the web, maintaining their layout across screen sizes so your notes look polished and behave as expected. This small fix makes a big difference for mobile-first users and anyone syncing notes between platforms!
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