Access agents with Model Context Protocol in Office apps
For anyone already using MCP-connected agents at work. Those agents are now reachable directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Catalyst, so you can call on them without leaving the document or app you're working in.
What changed
Source summary
Agents built using the Model Context Protocol are now accessible directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Catalyst, extending MCP-based agent access across the core Office apps.
Why it matters to your work
Practical interpretation
For anyone already using MCP-connected agents at work. Those agents are now reachable directly inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Catalyst, so you can call on them without leaving the document or app you're working in.
What to try next
If your team already uses an MCP-connected agent, call it directly from inside Word, Excel or Outlook on your next task instead of switching to a separate app.
Source & availability
This is a summary of a published provider announcement, with practical context from SCALA’s feed.
Plan, region, workspace and rollout conditions may affect access in Australia. Check the original source for current availability.
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