ChatGPT for Excel/Google Sheets and Claude for Microsoft 365 Officially Announced
OpenAI has now announced the availability of ChatGPT as a plugin for Excel and Google Sheets. Meanwhile, the American AI startup brand – Anthropic has also announced Claude’s availability for Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Read more about it below.
ChatGPT for Excel and Google Sheets
Powered by GPT-5.5, ChatGPT’s latest AI model, the new plugin allows users to work directly in Excel or Google Sheets without switching between apps. This can be installed on Excel by heading to the Home tab and looking for the Add-ins option. From there, users will be able to see the ChatGPT icon, select it, and sign in with their OpenAI account.
A slightly different approach is available for Google Spreadsheet users. In this, once the spreadsheet is opened, users will have to head to Extensions → Add-ons → Get Add-ons, and then search for ChatGPT. After installation, users can sign in with their OpenAI account. Also, users who prefer manual installation can separately download the plugin for both Excel and Google Spreadsheet platforms. As per the details shared, the add-on supports Excel 2016 or later on Mac, Excel 2013 or later on Windows, and Excel on the web too.
Regarding availability, it has been made available globally and supports users subscribed to ChatGPT Business, Enterprise, Edu, Teachers, and K-12 plans, as well as ChatGPT Free, Go, Pro, and Plus users.
Claude for Microsoft 365
Just as mentioned above, users will have to head to the Home tab in either Excel, PowerPoint, Word, or Outlook, and from there look for the Add-ins option and search for Claude. After adding it, users will have to sign in with their Anthropic account. As per the details shared, this is available for all paid plans, including Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise.
Speaking more about availability, Claude for Microsoft 365 is available via Amazon Bedrock, Google Cloud Vertex AI, and Microsoft Foundry.
The interesting part is that both can run at the same time, giving users more flexibility. During testing on Excel, both windows reportedly opened and functioned without any issues.
Stay tuned for more such updates.
