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Explore the cutting-edge capabilities powering modern spreadsheet automation

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September 8, 2025

Excel Plug-in and Updates

Shortcut Excel plugin now available! Plus 90%+ formula accuracy, built-in help system, and major performance improvements. Try free today.

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August 23, 2025

Using Templates

Save custom Excel templates, share across teams, and deploy instantly. From P&L formats to branded reports, scale your workflows with enterprise controls.

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October 15, 2024

Processing 50+ PDFs Simultaneously with Shortcut

Upload 50+ PDFs at once—CIMs, 10-Ks, market research. Shortcut parses 100+ page documents and populates your financial models automatically.

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October 12, 2024

Build Faster with Custom Templates in Shortcut

Import your firm's Excel templates and save them for reuse. Maintain consistency and speed up recurring financial analyses by 80%.

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October 18, 2024

Targeted Edits: Precision Model Updates in Seconds

Select specific cells or tabs and edit only those sections. Update models with new data in seconds without touching the rest of your work.

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October 20, 2024

Shortcut's Excel Plugin: AI Native in Microsoft Excel

Native Excel plugin via Microsoft partnership. Edit .xlsx files directly, run macros, use all Excel features with AI built-in.

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October 14, 2024

EDGAR Integration: Pull SEC Filings Directly into Your Models

Pull SEC filings automatically—10-Ks, 10-Qs, and more. Shortcut fetches from EDGAR, parses financials, and populates your models.

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October 16, 2024

Web Data Integration: Real-Time Market Intelligence in Your Models

AI searches the web for market data, analyst estimates, and industry benchmarks. Get real-time intelligence in your financial models automatically.

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October 10, 2024

Privacy and Data Security at Shortcut

Your data stays private. We never train on customer files, never retain uploads, and never share your models. SOC 2 Type 1 compliant.

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October 19, 2024

Prompt Library: One-Click Workflows for Recurring Analysis

Save your best prompts and reuse them instantly. Turn complex workflows into one-click actions for recurring analyses.

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October 17, 2024

AI Preferences: Your Firm's Formatting Standards, Automatically Applied

Set your formatting preferences once—colors, highlights, number formats. Every model Shortcut builds automatically follows your firm's standards.

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October 13, 2024

Ask Mode: Query Your Models Like a Database

Ask questions about your models in plain English. Get instant answers with cell references—no more hunting through tabs and formulas.

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October 11, 2024

Ask Mode for Learning: Your Personal Financial Modeling Tutor

Learn financial modeling by asking questions about completed models. Upload an LBO, ask how WACC works, get step-by-step explanations.

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October 21, 2024

Shortcut Plugin vs Web App: Choosing the Right Platform

Excel plugin vs web app—detailed comparison. Plugin for native Excel integration and macros, web app for cross-platform collaboration.

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