xAI Launches "Grok for Excel" Add-in for Microsoft Excel
xAI has announced “Grok for Excel,” a free add-in for Microsoft Excel. Users can select a range and ask Grok what moved, why, and what stands out, and it responds by citing specific cells while also generating charts.
Details
- Data analysis: Select a cell range and ask Grok a question — it explains what changed and what’s notable, citing specific cells and generating charts as needed
- Formula creation: Converts plain-language instructions (like “total sales by month”) into Excel formulas for calculations, sorting, and filling in data
- Scenario testing: Run forecasts and downside analysis without manually rebuilding the spreadsheet
- External connectors: Can pull in information from email, SharePoint, and Google Drive via connectors
- Broader rollout: The same Microsoft Marketplace listing also offers Grok add-ins for Word and PowerPoint
How to try it
- Install it from the Microsoft Marketplace as a free Microsoft 365 add-in
- No additional subscription cost — included for anyone with a Microsoft 365 plan