Microsoft Excel's will soon support a task automation feature that was only available to web application users, as reported by TechRadar.

The new spreadsheet update will let desktop users to program and run scripts that automate repetitive manual tasks. Therefore, users will now be able to create, edit, and run Office Scripts in Excel for Windows via the Code Editor and All Scripts taskpane. With this, users can better optimize their workflows. 

The goal of the upcoming update is to give users who are willing to put in the initial groundwork a platform to automate time-consuming manual tasks, which will then boost their productivity. Once programmers, scripts can be shared freely across all Microsoft 365 accounts. Therefore, a single employee can help several employees across a company to automate their workflows. 

Office Scripts

With Office Scripts in Excel, users can automate their day-to-day tasks. Additionally, they can record their actions with the Action Recorder that creates a TypeScript language script that can be run again anytime. 

Users can also create and edit scripts via the Code Editor. The scripts can be shared across organizations so people in the workplace can automate their workflows. 

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The Growing Demand for Automation in the Workplace

The success of a business is dependent on how much value it creates for its customers. However, it is also driven by how efficiently and effectively the employees can complete their work. Therefore, business leaders need to create a culture that values automation and productivity as part of the company's success.

We're now at the cusp of a new era in technology where automation is becoming the new norm. Instead of just the software industry, automation is now spreading to different sectors.

The automation trend is expected to continue to grow at a fast pace, especially with the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence. Automation will continue to spread as an industry standard as people see the value of a more efficient workforce, but how it will evolve at the personal level will depend on the people's willingness to try new things.

The growing demand for automation seems to be driven by the high pressure businesses are facing. It is fueled by the need for efficiency and effectiveness in various sectors, with automation being the solution for more productive workforces.

Automation is definitely here to stay, and it is expected to continue to expand in various sectors. Moreover, the increasing popularity of artificial intelligence will be a game-changer in the workplace that will create a new set of challenges and benefits for business leaders.

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Written by April Fowell