Turning data into insights

Working with Microsoft Copilot

Susanth Sutheesh

Copilot Solution Engineer, Microsoft

Why Excel and Visual Reasoning?

  • Copilot turns raw numbers into clear insights
  • Creates charts, highlights trends, and runs calculations automatically
    • Without writing formulas

 

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Working with Microsoft Copilot

Why Excel and Visual Reasoning?

  • Copilot turns raw numbers into clear insights
  • Creates charts, highlights trends, and runs calculations automatically
    • Without writing formulas
  • Easier to spot patterns and make confident decisions

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Working with Microsoft Copilot

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Visual reasoning beyond Excel

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  • In Word, Copilot turns text into tables
  • In PowerPoint, you can create charts for slides from described data
Working with Microsoft Copilot

Visual reasoning beyond Excel

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Working with Microsoft Copilot

Best practices in Excel with Copilot

  • Always use precise column names when referring to data
  • Clearly specify chart types and axis labels
  • Refine step by step to highlight what matters most

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Working with Microsoft Copilot

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Working with Microsoft Copilot

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