Office agents replace macros

Microsoft’s new Agent Mode lets users prompt Excel and Word to plan and execute complex tasks step‑by‑step, visibly running actions like a live, explainable macro. By turning natural‑language prompts into auditable task chains, non‑programmers can automate white‑collar workflows without writing code. — Normalizing agentic, visible automation in Office will reshape workplace processes, compliance auditing, and responsibility for AI‑produced work.