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Excel Explained: What's New in Microsoft 365

Because Excel for Microsoft 365 is continuously updated, new capabilities appear throughout the year—often rolling out at different times depending on your update channel. This session highlights the most impactful new tools and functions currently available, while also explaining how release channels affect feature availability across organizations.

The topic mix is updated prior to the December 2026 presentation to ensure coverage reflects the latest improvements. Typical areas of focus include new worksheet functions, dynamic array enhancements, Copilot and AI-driven tools, Python integration, advanced formula capabilities, and productivity improvements designed to streamline analysis and reporting.

Upcoming
Beginner Friendly
DATE

Monday, December 14, 2026
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm

INSTRUCTOR

David Ringstrom

FORMAT

Webinar

$299.00 or 1 Token

Includes: Live Access, 30 Days OnDemand Playback, Presenter Materials and Handouts

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Because Excel for Microsoft 365 is continuously updated, new capabilities appear throughout the year—often rolling out at different times depending on your update channel. This session highlights the most impactful new tools and functions currently available, while also explaining how release channels affect feature availability across organizations. The topic mix is updated prior to the December 2026 presentation to ensure coverage reflects the latest improvements. Typical areas of focus include new worksheet functions, dynamic array enhancements, Copilot and AI-driven tools, Python integration, advanced formula capabilities, and productivity improvements designed to streamline analysis and reporting.

What You'll Learn

  • Coverage of any new features and worksheet functions released during 2026
  • New worksheet functions and dynamic array enhancements (e.g., TEXTBEFORE, TEXTAFTER, WRAPROWS, EXPAND)
  • AI-powered tools such as Microsoft Copilot in Excel, including spreadsheet agents
  • Creating custom worksheet functions using LAMBDA
  • Advanced lookup, grouping, and aggregation techniques (e.g., GROUPBY)
  • Understanding update channels, Beta features, and feature rollout timing

    • Who Should Attend

    Banking professionals and Excel users who want to stay current on new Microsoft 365 features and apply the latest tools to reporting, analysis, and operational workflows.
    David Ringstrom

    Instructor Bio

    David H. Ringstrom, CPA, has more than 30 years of experience as a spreadsheet and accounting software consultant, educator, and speaker. He has presented more than 2,500 live webinars to professionals nationwide.


    David is the author or co‑author of ten books, including Microsoft 365 Excel For Dummies, Exploring Microsoft Excel’s Hidden Treasures, QuickBooks Online For Dummies, and Idiot’s Guide to Introductory Accounting.


     


     

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