Excel Just Added IMPORTCSV and IMPORTTEXT — Here’s Why It Matters

Microsoft recently introduced two new functions in Excel: IMPORTCSV and IMPORTTEXT.

These functions allow you to bring external data directly into your worksheet using a single formula.

Instead of opening CSV or text files manually—or building a full Power Query connection—you can now connect to a file or web source instantly and keep that data refreshable.

In my latest video, I walk through:

• How the new functions work

• Nesting with other functions such as GROUPBY

If you regularly work with exported data or shared files, this is a feature worth learning right away.

Watch the video and try it with your own datasets to see how quickly you can turn external files into live Excel reports.