Summary  
This chapter illustrates how to implement an AI-driven add-in that parses natural language commands to generate and execute code for data transformation and content generation within a host application, handling follow-up questions to refine tasks.  

General domain of usage  
Office productivity automation

### Claude for Microsoft 365

Claude integrates directly with **Excel** and **PowerPoint** through the **Claude for Microsoft 365** add-in. Once installed from the Microsoft Marketplace, Claude appears in a sidebar within supported Microsoft applications.

### Claude in Excel

Claude can help you:

* **Import and format data** from CSV files
* **Explain complex formulas** in plain English
* **Create formulas** based on natural language requests
* **Analyse spreadsheet data** and identify trends

Think of Claude as a combination of a spreadsheet tutor and data analyst.

### Claude in PowerPoint

Claude can help you:

* **Restructure rough slide content**
* **Create presentation outlines**
* **Generate slide text**
* **Suggest charts and data visualisations**
* **Adapt presentations for specific audiences**

Claude can build a strong first draft, but you'll usually want to review and refine the final presentation.

When using Claude in PowerPoint, what is a common starting point?

Learn how to get the most out of Claude for work, study, and everyday tasks. This course covers everything from writing better prompts and analysing documents to using advanced features such as Projects, Artifacts, Memory, Skills, and Connectors. You'll also explore how Claude integrates with tools like Chrome, Slack, Excel, PowerPoint, and mobile devices. By the end of the course, you'll be able to use Claude confidently to save time, improve productivity, and solve real-world problems more effectively.

Learn the fundamentals of Claude, including account setup, the interface, plans, and core capabilities.

Master practical prompting techniques that help you get more accurate, useful, and consistent results.

Explore how Claude can help with writing, summarisation, research, document analysis, and working with data.

Unlock advanced features such as Projects, Memory, Custom Instructions, Artifacts, and long-conversation management.

Connect Claude to the tools you already use, including Chrome, Slack, Microsoft 365, mobile apps, Skills, and Connectors.

Claude for Excel and PowerPoint

Claude for Microsoft 365

Claude in Excel

Claude in PowerPoint