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Excel vs AI: Has Copilot actually changed your workflow yet?
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Are you still writing formulas manually in Excel despite having access to Copilot? You’re not alone. Many users find that AI hasn’t yet transformed their workflows as expected. While Copilot offers exciting capabilities, it often feels more like a novelty than a necessity. In this discussion, we’ll explore whether AI tools like Copilot are genuinely enhancing productivity for power users or if they simply add complexity without clear benefits.
I have access to Copilot in Excel but I find myself still writing formulas manually because often that's faster. For the power users here: Has AI actually replaced any part of your workflow, or is it just a novelty for now?
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