Microsoft is rolling out “vibe working” features to Excel and Word, aiming to enhance collaborative document editing by visualizing real-time contributions. Announced September 29, 2025, teh new tools display where collaborators are actively working within a document through dynamic, color-coded indicators.The update addresses a growing need for clearer communication in remote and hybrid work environments. Previously,simultaneous editing could led to accidental overwrites or confusion about who was responsible for specific changes.microsoft’s “vibe working” aims to mitigate these issues by providing a visual portrayal of ongoing activity, fostering a more fluid and transparent collaborative experience for the estimated 2.5 billion Microsoft 365 users. The features are currently being tested with Microsoft 365 Insiders and are expected to become widely available in the coming months.
Microsoft launches ‘vibe working’ in Excel and Word
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