Microsoft has introduced Agent Mode for Excel and Word, enabling users to generate documents and spreadsheets using simple prompts. Powered by Anthropic's AI, the new Office Agent can create PowerPoint presentations and Word documents, enhancing productivity. According to Sumit Chauhan, corporate VP, “Agent Mode delivers AI that can ‘speak Excel’ natively.” The Excel model achieved a 57.2% accuracy on the SpreadsheetBench benchmark, offering a significant productivity boost for users in the Microsoft 365 Copilot program.