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Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Microsoft's Agent Mode lets Copilot autonomously execute multi-step edits across Office apps, marking a shift toward agentic AI in mainstream productivity software.

Thursday, April 23, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline

Microsoft has launched Agent Mode (previously "vibe working") in Office apps including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. The feature enables Copilot to perform multi-step edits and take direct action on documents, spreadsheets, and presentations with real-time visibility into each step. It's rolling out to Microsoft 365 Copilot, Premium, and Personal/Family subscribers.

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