Microsoft is changing a 40-year-old Excel rule by allowing a single cell to hold multiple values using new lists, arrays in cells, and nested arrays.

Microsoft Excel now supports multiple values, Lists, nested arrays, and new array functions inside a single cell for Insider users.

Imagine you’re tasked with analyzing two datasets—one containing a list of products and another with customer segments. How do you uncover every possible pairing to identify untapped opportunities?

If you've ever found yourself copying the same formula down hundreds of rows in Excel, you know how tedious it gets. The usual approach, dragging formulas, adjusting cell references, and hoping ...