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Excel collaboration in Microsoft 365 is evolving with new features that enhance productivity and security. Recent updates include side-by-side worksheet views for Mac users, enabling easier multitasking and data comparison. Microsoft is also blocking external workbook links to certain file types by default starting in October 2025, a security measure to protect organizations from exploit pathways. Additionally, the August 2025 Excel update introduces automation, data connectivity, and visualization improvements. These changes reflect a strategic focus on cross-platform parity, data integrity, and risk reduction for enterprise IT and everyday users.
Microsoft Excel users are enjoying a wave of innovation as August 2025 ushers in five noteworthy features designed to supercharge productivity, bolster data integrity, and bridge long-standing gaps across platforms. From automation and compatibility improvements to sweeping enhancements in data...
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For IT professionals, security administrators, and everyday users of Microsoft 365, workbook links have long represented a double-edged sword: a productivity enabler, but also a potential vector for significant risk. Microsoft’s latest announcement signals a pivotal shift in how these links will...
Microsoft Excel for Mac users have long voiced their desire for feature parity with the Windows version, particularly when it comes to multitasking and data management. One of the most requested functions—the ability to view multiple worksheets side by side—has finally arrived, albeit with a few...
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