Microsoft launches Agent Mode for Copilot in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint with real-time document editing
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Tom Warren
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Summary
Microsoft is rolling out a new "Agent Mode" (previously called "vibe working") for Copilot in Office apps like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This upgraded version can actively edit documents in real time, unlike the previous passive Copilot that could only answer questions. The update is attributed to improvements in foundation models, according to Microsoft's Sumit Chauhan.
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This meant Copilot was a passive partner in documents: it could answer questions but missed the mark when
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