--- title: AI-powered proposal merging, Excel exports, and more - October updates description: October updates in Orchidea 7. New AI-powered proposal merging, Excel exports, and more! 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[Blog](https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes) 2. AI-powered proposal merging, Excel exports, and more - October updates ![](https://info.orchidea.dev/hubfs/followed%20proposals-1.png) BLOG - November 17, 2023 - 2 mins read # AI-powered proposal merging, Excel exports, and more - October updates ![Orvo Kärkkäinen](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/f1004b99dcabf0301f1bc293d9507c3c) [Orvo Kärkkäinen](https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/author/orvo-kärkkäinen) - Share on social media: - [mailto:?subject=%20site&body=Check%20out%20this%20site%20https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/ai-powered-proposal-merging-excel-exports-and-more](mailto:?subject=%20site&body=Check%20out%20this%20site%20https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/ai-powered-proposal-merging-excel-exports-and-more) - - - We've been hard at work, bringing to life your awaited features such as AI-powered proposal merging and a possibility to follow ideas. Let's delve into the latest advancements: - ****Effortless proposal merging with AI**** - **Stay on track with the most important proposals** - **Export proposals to Excel** ## Effortless proposal merging with AI ## ![undraw_File_bundle_re_6q1e (1)](https://info.orchidea.dev/hs-fs/hubfs/undraw_File_bundle_re_6q1e%20(1).png?width=316&height=206&name=undraw_File_bundle_re_6q1e%20(1).png)   Channel managers can now effortlessly merge proposals using AI. Select your preferred ideas, and AI will combine them in seconds. Alternatively, there is always a chance to fill in the details yourself.   [Learn how to do it here](https://knowledge.orchidea.dev/en/knowledge/merge-proposals)       ## Stay on track with the most important proposals ![followed proposals-1](https://info.orchidea.dev/hs-fs/hubfs/followed%20proposals-1.png?width=278&height=278&name=followed%20proposals-1.png)   Users now have the power to follow proposals, ensuring they stay connected with the ideas that matter most. Optimize the engagement by enabling email notifications for updates on these ideas. Stay informed, stay connected, and ensure you never miss a beat with our enhanced proposal follow feature.   [See how to do it](https://knowledge.orchidea.dev/en/knowledge/follow-proposals)     ##     Export proposals to Excel ![excel export](https://info.orchidea.dev/hs-fs/hubfs/excel%20export.png?width=294&height=294&name=excel%20export.png)   Want to analyze and share results in Excel? No worries. Managers can now effortlessly export proposal data from workshops, challenges, and channels as an Excel file for seamless data examination and sharing.   [Learn more](https://knowledge.orchidea.dev/en/knowledge/export-proposals)         ## Minor updates - Assign tasks to multiple proposals simultaneously - Explore popular topics with word cloud also in challenges - You can see the proposal status in 'My proposals' view - Anonymous visitors can now edit their own proposals in challenges, workshops, and channels. - Managers can now utilize filters in proposal lists when managing challenges - Refined text search - Improved mobile usability in workshops - The workshop timer can be stopped by hovering the mouse over the phase - Word export has been enhanced in workshops - Easy mobile participation in events by sharing a link as a QR code   That's all for now, but stay tuned for more exciting updates to come! We'd love to hear your feedback or suggestions, so feel free to share your thoughts with us anytime. - Share on social media: - [mailto:?subject=%20site&body=Check%20out%20this%20site%20https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/ai-powered-proposal-merging-excel-exports-and-more](mailto:?subject=%20site&body=Check%20out%20this%20site%20https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/ai-powered-proposal-merging-excel-exports-and-more) - - - ## More from the Blog [![](https://info.orchidea.dev/hs-fs/hubfs/ic.png?upscale=true&width=498&upscale=true&name=ic.png)](https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/presenting-the-export-feature-and-more) August 3, 2022 ### [Presenting the export feature and more - July updates](https://info.orchidea.dev/releasenotes/presenting-the-export-feature-and-more) Presenting the export feature and more! Take a look at our most recent updates. 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