Microsoft Excel: Excel canvas
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Rollout
- Ends
- 4 Dec 2026
- Roadmap
- 569424
- Platforms
- Desktop, Web
Rollout dates are often only in the text. When Microsoft moves them, the change shows under "What changed".
- Microsoft's start date
- 2 Oct 2026
- Last changed by Microsoft
- 6 Oct 2026
- First seen here
- 19 Oct 2026
- Versions seen
- 1
What the notice says
Microsoft's text, with its sections, lists and tables; source markup removedWhat and why
We are introducing Excel canvas, a new Copilot capability for Microsoft Excel. Excel canvas transforms workbook data into a polished report containing visualizations, metrics, and insights. Reports automatically refresh as the underlying workbook data changes, reflecting the latest information. Users can further refine and customize reports by interacting with Copilot using natural language.
Rollout schedule
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in mid-October 2026 and is expected to complete by the end of October 2026.
Impact on your organization
Who is affected
- Users with access to Copilot in Microsoft Excel.
Platforms and services
- Microsoft Excel for Windows
- Microsoft Excel Online
- Microsoft 365 Copilot
What will happen
- Users will be able to generate an interactive Copilot-created report from workbook data.
- Reports will combine key visualizations, metrics, and insights in a single view.
- Report content will automatically update when the underlying workbook data changes.
- Users will be able to modify and refine reports by interacting with Copilot using natural language.
Action required and recommendations
No action is required to prepare for this change. We recommend that you notify users about this new capability and update any internal training or adoption materials related to Copilot in Microsoft Excel.
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.
What changed
Between the versions this installation saw, newest firstThis installation has seen one version of this notice, first on 19 Oct 2026. Later changes will show here.
Linked documentation
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Not confirmed here
What this page cannot tell you- Whether your tenant is affected: this is Microsoft's notice, not a check of your settings.
- Versions before 19 Oct 2026: this installation first saw the notice after Microsoft posted it.