What is Excel?
Excel is pronounced "Eks - sel"
It is a spreadsheet program developed by Microsoft. Excel
organizes data in columns and rows and allows you to do
mathematical functions. It runs on Windows, macOS, Android
and iOS.
The first version was released in 1985 and has gone through
several changes over the years. However, the main
functionality mostly remains the same.
Excel is typically used for:
Analysis
Data entry
Data management
Accounting
Budgeting
Data analysis
Visuals and graphs
Programming
Financial modeling
And much, much more!
Why Use Excel?
· It is the most popular spreadsheet program in the world
· It is easy to learn and to get started.
·The skill ceiling is high, which means that you can do more
advanced things as you become better
· It can be used with both work and in everyday life, such as
to create a family budget
· It has a huge community support
· It is continuously supported by Microsoft
· Templates and frameworks can be reused by yourself and
others, lowering creation costs