Microsoft updates for Excel in January 2026 introduce Agent Mode with Copilot, new import tools, clearer error messages, Power Query on Mac and Web, and Office Scripts automation to ease daily tasks.
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How to use fuzzy matching in Power Query to clean up Excel data
Merge lists even with typos and inconsistent names. Tune the similarity threshold, use a transform table, and audit results ...
Use formulas instead of Power Query for tidy files, with a visible source path and clear parameters that teammates can review ...
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