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The tag 'unicode text functions' on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about Excel features that process and manipulate text, including the new COPILOT function which accepts plain-language prompts to summarize text, classify rows, and extract structured tables. The tag also encompasses broader Excel updates that enhance text handling and data connectivity. These threads focus on how Microsoft is integrating AI-driven text processing into Excel's calculation engine, emphasizing that these are text-and-structure tools rather than replacements for deterministic math workflows. The content is relevant for users interested in Excel's evolving capabilities for text analysis and data management.
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    COPILOT in Excel: AI as a native formula for smarter spreadsheets

    Microsoft has quietly folded generative AI into Excel’s calculation engine with a native worksheet function — =COPILOT(... — that accepts plain‑language prompts, reads cell ranges as context, and returns live, spillable outputs directly into the spreadsheet grid. Early previews show it can...
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    August 2025 Excel Update: 5 Power Features to Boost Productivity & Data Connectivity

    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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