Microsoft introduces Agent Mode, Office Agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot

Microsoft has introduced Agent Mode and Office Agent in 365 Copilot, transforming the usability of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella confirmed the development on the microblogging site X.




Vibe coding has already created waves in the software ecosystem. Microsoft is describing its new Office AI features as "vibe working".

The idea is that workers can tell their tools what they need and let AI do the work of building the document.

In Excel, the feature can handle complex data modeling by generating, checking, and refining spreadsheets automatically, removing the need for advanced user expertise. In Word, it allows users to create and edit documents interactively, with Copilot drafting content, asking clarifying questions, and formatting the output.

Office Agent, integrated into Copilot’s chat, enables users to create PowerPoint presentations and Word documents directly from prompts.

Microsoft said the tool is designed to produce structured presentations and ready-to-use documents, addressing long-standing challenges with AI-generated slides.