Power Pivot vs PivotTables vs Formulas in Excel : When to Use Each

Power Pivot excels in handling large datasets and performing complex analytics, using data modeling and DAX expressions, but ...
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Microsoft’s January Excel Update Brings Copilot, Automation, & Power Query

Microsoft’s January 2026 update puts Excel back in the spotlight. After a brief pause late last year, the company has resumed its monthly feature recap, and thi ...

Power Query Isn’t Required: New Excel Functions Handle Straightforward Sources Cleanly

Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...
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How to use formula by example in Excel to generate complex formulas

I traded the static results of Flash Fill for dynamic formulas that update automatically.

From Agent Mode to Power Query: Microsoft Details New Excel Features Rolled Out in January 2026

Microsoft updates for Excel in January 2026 introduce Agent Mode with Copilot, new import tools, clearer error messages, Power Query on Mac and Web, and Office Scripts automation to ease daily tasks.