Here’s how to do it.

Launch Excel and pop launch the database you want Copilot to work on with you.

go for the Copilot ribbon icon in the top-right of the screen.

Selecting data in Excel to use with Copilot.

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go for the portion of your data that you want Copilot to be able to interact with.

you might ask something generic like “How can Copilot help me?”

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Discussing data with Copilot in Excel.

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You’ll need to opt for cells you want it to work with before inputting your request.

This membership offers a free trial.

Using Copilot in Excel.

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