Agent update
Claude for Excel and PowerPoint
On 5 Feb 2026, with Claude Opus 4.6, Anthropic upgraded Claude in Excel and released Claude in PowerPoint as a research preview, so Claude can work inside open workbooks and decks rather than only producing a separate file.
How to use Claude in Excel and PowerPoint for small business
A bookkeeper could ask Claude in Excel to ingest a messy export, infer a useful structure, and make a multi-step change in one pass, then check the workbook before it goes to a client. A consultant could model a simple forecast in Excel, then bring the same figures into PowerPoint and ask Claude to build a deck from a template, following the layouts, fonts and slide master so it stays on brand. A marketing manager could generate a full presentation from a written brief, then adjust individual slides in the open file.
Claude in PowerPoint is a research preview for Max, Team and Enterprise plans. The Excel upgrades include longer-running tasks and planning before it acts. Opus 4.6 is on claude.ai, the API and major cloud platforms, at the same $5/$25 per million tokens. The announcement does not mention country availability, and it does not say PowerPoint is included on Pro or Free.
Most useful for: Data Analyst – Analyse trends, answer the business question and build the report or dashboard, Management Accountant – Prepare board and lender reporting packs, Business Management Consultant – Write a findings report and recommended implementation plan
Frequently asked questions
Which plan do I need for Claude in PowerPoint?
Claude in PowerPoint is a research preview for Max, Team and Enterprise plans. The post does not include Pro or Free in that list. Claude in Excel is described as an upgrade to the existing Excel integration, without a separate plan name in that section.
Can it keep my slides on brand?
Yes, within the preview. Anthropic says Claude reads your layouts, fonts and slide masters so work stays on brand, whether you start from a template or generate a full deck from a description. You can process data in Excel first, then take it into PowerPoint.
What changed in Claude in Excel?
Anthropic says Claude in Excel now handles longer-running and harder tasks, can plan before acting, ingest unstructured data and infer a useful structure, and make a multi-step change in one pass. You can process data in Excel first, then take it into PowerPoint.