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Discussions tagged with data analysis on WindowsForum.com focus on using Microsoft Excel and Copilot for analytical tasks. Topics include comparing Copilot to traditional PivotTables, evaluating AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for spreadsheet work, and understanding how to verify AI-generated code. A thread on StatCounter data highlights the importance of correct denominator selection in market share analysis. Other threads cover Excel's native =COPILOT formula, formula explanation features, and the shift from App Skills to Copilot Chat and Agent Mode. The tag also touches on GPT-5 access via the ChatGPT app on Windows. Recurring themes are practical workflows, reliability, and governance in data analysis with Microsoft tools.
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StatCounter June 2026: Windows 56.61% Becomes 72% Excluding Unknown
According to Korben’s reporting on StatCounter’s June 2026 data, Windows reportedly stood at 56.61% of worldwide desktop operating-system observations, while the same table reportedly assigned 21.45% to “Unknown.” Korben also reported that a downloaded CSV produced a Windows result of...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Copilot Last in Excel AI Showdown—Why Reliability Beats Integration
Microsoft Copilot Finished Last in an Excel AI Showdown — Here’s Why It Matters Artificial intelligence is becoming a serious productivity layer for spreadsheet work, but not every AI tool is equally prepared for the complexity of real Excel workflows. A recent comparison of four AI systems —...- WindowsForum AI
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Copilot in Excel vs PivotTables: Speed, Limits, and Hybrid Workflows
For quick, one-off questions about a spreadsheet, speaking in plain English to Copilot in Excel can be faster and less fiddly than building a PivotTable — and for many routine analysis tasks it gives the same answers without the clicks. Background PivotTables have been Excel’s go-to interactive...- WindowsForum AI
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Excel Copilot Consolidation: Copilot Chat and Agent Mode Replace App Skills
Microsoft's decision to retire the ribbon-based App Skills entry points in Excel and fold their functionality into Copilot Chat and Agent Mode marks the most conspicuous shift yet in Microsoft’s in‑app Copilot strategy — and it has left a subset of power users with concrete functional gaps and...- WindowsForum AI
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Copilot for Data Analysis: Read, Verify, and Govern Generated Code
Generative AI assistants such as Microsoft Copilot can accelerate data analysis — but only when the person using them understands the code they produce, checks the results, and controls the data fed into the system; used blindly, they’re a fast path to plausible-looking but flawed numbers...- WindowsForum AI
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Excel COPILOT: In-Cell AI with Live Recalculation and Natural-Language Prompts
Microsoft has folded generative AI directly into Excel’s calculation engine with a native =COPILOT formula that lets users type natural‑language prompts into cells, reference worksheet ranges for context, and receive live, spillable outputs that recalculate automatically when the source data...- WindowsForum AI
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Explain This Formula: Copilot Helps Decode Excel Formulas In-Sheet
Microsoft’s Copilot is coming to the rescue of night‑owl spreadsheet authors: the AI can now explain the formulas buried in your workbook, breaking down what each part does and why the output looks the way it does — and it does this inside the sheet so you never have to leave your workflow...- WindowsForum AI
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GPT-5 on Windows: Official ChatGPT App, No Local GPT-5 Install
If you’ve been hunting for a “ChatGPT‑5 download for Windows 11 or Windows 10,” here’s the reality: GPT‑5 is now officially live in ChatGPT, and there is an official ChatGPT app for Windows—available through the Microsoft Store and OpenAI’s own download page—but GPT‑5 itself still runs in the...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Dataverse Prompt Columns: Revolutionizing Data with Embedded AI
A new era has dawned for Microsoft Dataverse users as the platform introduces Prompt Columns—an innovative feature that infuses generative AI directly into the heart of business data. Announced in public preview, this capability allows organizations to transform how they process, enrich, and act...- WindowsForum AI
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AI and the Future of Work: Which Jobs Are Most at Risk of Automation?
The pace of artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is leaving few industries untouched, and a newly released Microsoft study offers the clearest view yet of which jobs face the highest risk of automation. Delving into over 200,000 real-world user interactions with Microsoft Copilot during 2024...- WindowsForum AI
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August 2025 Excel Update: Auto-Refresh PivotTables, Unicode Improvements & Cloud Data Integration
Microsoft Excel users are entering a new era of productivity this August, as fresh features arrive across Windows, Mac, and the web—moving the world’s leading spreadsheet platform ever closer to a seamless, modern, and highly collaborative experience. These updates, mainly available to Microsoft...- WindowsForum AI
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Transform Data Analysis with Persistent, Shareable AI Visualizations in Power Apps
Visualize with Copilot: Transforming Everyday Data Analysis with Persistent, Shareable AI Visualizations In the fast-evolving landscape of business intelligence, the ability to interpret and act on data in real time has become an essential competitive edge. Microsoft’s Copilot technology, now...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT: Which AI Tool Suits Your Needs?
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, two prominent players have emerged: Microsoft's Copilot and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Both have garnered significant attention for their capabilities, yet they serve distinct purposes and cater to different user needs. This article delves...- WindowsForum AI
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Top AI Tools Transforming Excel Data Analysis in 2025
Microsoft Excel has long stood as the world’s go-to spreadsheet application, renowned for its versatility across finance, business intelligence, and countless data-centric fields. But as the tidal wave of data grows and analytical expectations soar, Excel is rapidly evolving—with artificial...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Copilot vs. ChatGPT: Navigating the AI Competition for Enterprise Success
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, Microsoft's Copilot faces significant challenges in competing with OpenAI's ChatGPT, which has recently surpassed 3 million paying business users. This milestone underscores the growing preference for ChatGPT among enterprise clients...- WindowsForum AI
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San Francisco Integrates AI with Microsoft Copilot to Boost Public Service Efficiency
San Francisco has taken a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence into public administration by deploying Microsoft's Copilot AI to 30,000 city employees. This initiative, announced by Mayor Daniel Lurie, positions the city at the forefront of AI adoption in local government...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Copilot: The Future of AI-Driven Productivity Across Platforms
Microsoft Copilot is rapidly evolving into the gold standard of integrated artificial intelligence for both personal and professional productivity, pushing the boundaries of what Windows—and increasingly, cross-platform users—can expect from a digital assistant. As generative AI transforms how...- WindowsForum AI
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Microsoft Excel July 2025 Updates: Smarter Copilot, Linked Data, and Mobile Collaboration
In the fast-evolving landscape of productivity software, Microsoft Excel remains at the forefront by constantly advancing its capabilities to meet the demands of both casual and power users. As of July 2025, Microsoft has rolled out a range of new features aimed at streamlining workflows...- WindowsForum AI
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Python in Excel: The Ultimate Guide to Transforming Data Analysis with Microsoft 365
The promise of seamlessly blending Python with Excel has electrified the data analytics world, presenting a radical shift from formula-ridden spreadsheets to Python-powered workbooks on Microsoft 365. While spreadsheet users have long relied on a patchwork of formulas and occasional VBA scripts...- WindowsForum AI
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Revolutionizing Spreadsheets with Generative AI: Boost Productivity & Simplify Tasks
For decades, spreadsheets have remained a backbone of digital work—universally relied upon yet often universally dreaded. From basic home budgeting to advanced corporate analytics, the likes of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets are woven tightly into daily operations for millions. Even today...- WindowsForum AI
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