Microsoft announced that Excel will add an AI canvas to create visual, interactive data dashboards.
Microsoft plans to introduce the Copilot Canvas feature for Excel, which will convert workbook data into visual canvases that support natural language interaction for modification, and automatically update when underlying data changes. This feature is an upgrade from the existing Copilot experience, allowing users to view key charts and insights without frequent switching; the canvas remains connected to the original workbook, and the dashboard automatically syncs when manual modifications or new data are obtained. Microsoft plans to gradually roll out this feature over the next few weeks and complete deployment by early October.