What's New in Excel (April 2023)

The latest update from Microsoft. The April 2023 update is now available, and it brings some exciting features and improvements to Excel for web, Windows, and Mac.

What’s New in Excel (April 2023) - Microsoft Community Hub

Excel for web:

• Chart Task Pane #FIA
  • Hyperlink in Comments
  • Speed Up Filtering when Cells contain Unique or Duplicate Conditional Formatting Rules
  • Reducing Unwanted Fragmenting of Conditional Formatting Rules

Excel for Windows:

• Quick Access Toolbar (Insiders) #FIA
• Reducing Unwanted Fragmenting of Conditional Formatting Rules (Current Channel)

Excel for Mac:

• Reducing Unwanted Fragmenting of Conditional Formatting Rules

One of the most significant updates is the general availability of the Chart Task Pane in Excel for web. This feature will enable users to create and edit charts more efficiently, with greater control over the formatting and layout of their charts.

Hyperlinks in comments have also been added, allowing users to add clickable links within comments, making it easier to reference external sources and resources.

In addition, there have been performance improvements related to conditional formatting (CF) in Excel for web, Windows, and Mac. These improvements will result in a smoother experience while working with large datasets and complex formatting.

For Insiders, the Quick Access Toolbar is now shown by default in Excel for Windows. This will help users to access frequently used commands and features quickly.

Overall, this update brings some exciting changes that will enhance the Excel experience for users across different platforms. So, be sure to update your Excel application to take advantage of these new features and improvements.