Archive · 29 Sep 2025
Microsoft Launches AI Agent Mode in Microsoft 365 Apps
Microsoft is adding new AI features to its Office programs like Word and Excel.
These tools, called Agent Mode, can help users create documents and spreadsheets by using AI, similar to how AI helps developers write code.
It will generate documents based on what the user asks, fix any errors, and repeat the process until it's right.
Also, the Office Agent creates polished PowerPoint presentations and ready-to-use Word documents from chat in Copilot.
This technology uses OpenAI's models to make these advanced features available.
The goal is to make it easier for users to do things like analyze finances or create budgets.
Microsoft introduced Agent Mode in Excel and Word using AI.
Agent Mode generates and refines outputs using AI in Office applications.
The technology employs OpenAI's models for its functions.
Office Agent creates Word and PowerPoint documents via Copilot prompts.
Features include financial analysis, loan calculations, and budgeting.
- Who
- Microsoft
- What
- Launched new Agent Mode in Excel and Word, and Office Agent
- When
- Announced on Monday
- Where
- In Microsoft 365
- Why
- To integrate AI and enhance user productivity
- Company
- Microsoft
- Product Launch
- Agent Mode in Excel and Word
- AI Integration
- OpenAI's models
- Office Agent features
- Generates PowerPoint and Word documents via Copilot
- Functions
- Financial analysis, loan calculations, and budgeting.