Claude in Excel | Claude

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Claude understands your entire workbook—from nested formulas to multiple tab dependencies. Get explanations with cell-level citations, and update assumptions while preserving formulas. Now in beta as a research preview for all Claude Pro, Max, Team and Enterprise plan customers.

Claude listens carefully, follows instructions precisely, 
and thinks through complex problems. Use Control+Option+C on Mac and Control+Alt+C on Windows to open Claude in Excel.

Get answers about any cell in seconds

Navigate complex models instantly. Ask Claude about specific formulas, entire worksheets, or calculation flows across tabs. Every explanation includes cell-level citations so you can verify the logic.

Test scenarios without breaking formulas

Update assumptions across your entire model while preserving all dependencies. Test different scenarios quickly—Claude highlights every change with explanations for full transparency.

Debug and fix errors

Trace #REF!, #VALUE!, and circular reference errors to their source in seconds. Claude explains what went wrong and how to fix it without disrupting the rest of your model.

Build models or fill existing templates

Create draft financial models from scratch based on your requirements. Or populate existing templates with fresh data while maintaining all formulas and structure.

See Claude’s changes in real time with explanations

Maintain Excel model structure and formatting

Works within your existing compliance framework

Increase revenue growth by 2% and show the impact on terminal value.

What assumptions drive the revenue forecast in Q3?

Why is the NPV calculation returning #VALUE! in cell G145?

Claude in Excel is available in beta for Claude Pro, Max, Team, and Enterprise plan customers.

Claude in Excel works within your existing security framework. Claude can make mistakes, so you should always review changes before finalizing, especially for client-facing deliverables.

Yes, Claude is trained to recognize common financial modeling patterns, formula structures, and industry-standard calculations. However, always verify outputs match your specific methodologies.

Currently .xlsx and .xlsm files are supported. File size limits apply based on your Claude plan.