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Claude updates

5 Feb 2026 Claude

Claude for Excel and PowerPoint

Anthropic upgraded Claude in Excel and released Claude in PowerPoint as a research preview, so Claude can work inside open workbooks and decks.

Spreadsheets & data

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Most useful for: Data Analyst, Management Accountant, Business Management Consultant

12 Jan 2026 Claude

Claude Cowork

Anthropic launched Cowork, an agent for longer, multi-step work that can use local files, connectors and the web and return finished documents and spreadsheets.

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Most useful for: Executive Assistant, Business Analyst, Marketing Manager