Assist Pro / AP Assistants

AI Assistant

Open the Assist Pro AI Assistant to ask questions, generate content, analyze data, create formulas, and access AI-powered tools.

Where to find it

Follow the ribbon path.

Assist Pro → AP Assistants → AI Assistant

Included in Assist Pro.

Open the tool and follow its prompts. Use a copy of your workbook when trying an action for the first time, then check the result.

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Practical guidance

Use this tool in your workflow.

How to use

Select the cell or formula to work with, or specify the formula you want to create. On Assist Pro › AP Assistants, choose AI Assistant to open the Assist Pro AI Assistant to ask questions, generate content, analyze data, create formulas, and access AI-powered tools. Review the result for accuracy, tone and confidentiality before sending or saving it.

Best use case

Asking for help with spreadsheet text, data or formulas.

Everyday Excel

Speeds editing written notes and spreadsheet text when you need to open the Assist Pro AI Assistant to ask questions, generate content, analyze data, create formulas, and access AI-powered tools.

Accounting and audit

Speeds drafting client correspondence or working-paper notes by helping open the Assist Pro AI Assistant to ask questions, generate content, analyze data, create formulas, and access AI-powered tools.