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Here's a taste of the five-minute win that opens every issue. It's in both editions.
Ask Copilot in Excel to explain a formula
Select a cell with a formula, choose the Copilot icon next to it, then pick "Explain this formula".
What to check: test it against a figure you can work out by hand.
You'll need: a Microsoft 365 plan that includes Copilot.
Source: Microsoft Support
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- From the regulators: new guidance in plain English, with links.
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From the editor
SI Books is edited by Clara Hayes. She picks what's useful, explains it plainly and reads every reply. Questions are welcome, however basic.